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Operating Instructions

RM-AX4000

Integrated RemoteCommander

© 2005 Sony Corporation

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Getting Started

Operating the Remote Commander

Unit Settings

Setting by On-Remote Setup

Additional Information

Appendix

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WARNING

To prevent fire or shockhazard, do not expose theunit to rain or moisture.To avoid electrical shock, donot open the cabinet. Referservicing to qualifiedpersonnel only.

WARNINGYou are cautioned that any changes ormodifications not expressly approved inthis manual could void your authority tooperate this equipment.

For the customers in the USA

Owner’s RecordThe model number and serial number arelocated on the rear of the unit.Record the serial number in the spacesprovided below. Refer to them wheneveryou call your Sony dealer regarding thisproduct.

Model No. RM-AX4000Serial No.

NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS INTHE U.S.A.

NOTEThis equipment has been tested andfound to comply with the limits for aClass B digital device, pursuant to Part 15of the FCC Rules. These limits aredesigned to provide reasonableprotection against harmful interference ina residential installation. This equipmentgenerates, uses, and can radiate radiofrequency energy and, if not installedand used in accordance with theinstructions, may cause harmfulinterference to radio communications.However, there is no guarantee thatinterference will not occur in a particularinstallation. If this equipment does causeharmful interference to radio ortelevision reception, which can bedetermined by turning the equipment offand on, the user is encouraged to try tocorrect the interference by one or more ofthe following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receivingantenna.

– Increase the separation between theequipment and receiver.

– Connect the equipment to an outlet ona circuit different from that to whichthe receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experiencedradio/TV technician for help.

If you have any questions about thisproduct, you may call; Sony ElectronicsSupport 1-866-922-7669 orhttp://www.sony.com/remotesupport

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Declaration of ConformityTrade Name: SONYModel No.: RM-AX4000Responsible Party:

Sony Electronics Inc.Address: 16450 W. Bernardo

Dr, San Diego, CA92127 USA

Telephone No.:858-942-2230

This device complies with Part 15 ofthe FCC Rules. Operation is subject tothe following two conditions: (1) Thisdevice may not cause harmfulinterference, and (2) this device mustaccept any interference received,including interference that may causeundesired operation.

Notice for users

On the supplied software•Copyright laws prohibit reproducing

the software or the manualaccompanying it in whole or in part, orrenting the software without thepermission of the copyright holder.

•In no event will SONY be liable for anyfinancial damage, or loss of profits,including claims made by third parties,arising out of the use of the softwaresupplied with this unit.

•In the event a problem occurs with thissoftware as a result of defectivemanufacturing, SONY will replace it.However, SONY bears no otherresponsibility.

•The software provided with this unitcannot be used with equipment otherthan that which is so designated.

•Please note that, due to continuedefforts to improve quality, the softwarespecifications may be changed withoutnotice.

•Operation of this unit with softwareother than that provided is not coveredby the warranty.

Program © 2005 Sony CorporationDocumentation © 2005 Sony Corporation

Microsoft, Windows and WindowsMedia are trademarks or registeredtrademarks of Microsoft Corporation inthe United States and/or other countries.All other trademarks and registeredtrademarks are trademarks or registeredtrademarks of their respective holders.In this manual, ™ and ® marks are notspecified.Adobe Reader is a trademark of AdobeSystems Incorporated.•Microsoft Windows XP Media Center

Edition, Microsoft Windows XPProfessional and Microsoft WindowsXP Home Edition are mentioned asWindows XP in this manual.

•Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional ismentioned as Windows 2000 in thismanual .

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FeaturesThe RM-AX4000 Remote Commanderprovides centralized control of all yourAV components from a single remotecontrol and saves the trouble of operatingdifferent AV components with differentremote control devices. The following areits main features.

Control up to 16 componentsWith the Remote Commander, you cancontrol up to 16 components, includingyour TV, VCR, DVD, CD, RCVR, etc.

Centralized control of Sony AVcomponents with this one RemoteCommanderThe Remote Commander is preset at thefactory to operate Sony brandcomponents, so you can use it out of thebox as a control center for your Sony AVcomponents.

Remote control signals for non-Sonycomponents are also presetThe Remote Commander also recognizesthe preset codes for most major brandscomponents, as well as Sony. Just selectthe corresponding codes to control allyour AV components.

XPRESS functions for executing aseries of commands to operateseveral AV components, just bypressing one key.Groups of commands from differentcomponents can be set onto up to 8XPRESS keys. For example, when youwatch a DVD using a TV and amplifier/receiver, you just press one key to on/offeach component, select the correct inputs.Available keys for the XPRESS functionappear on the LCD display. Also,XPRESS function can memorize thestatus of power on/off, input selector foreach component, and send a signal tosynchronize the status which you wantwithout reference to the component’sstatus.The AX Remote Editor software allowsyou to make advanced settings for theRemote Commander.

Air-Slide executes an XPRESSfunction by “sliding your finger”across the LCD displayYou can also perform an XPRESSfunction by sliding your finger in a setpattern across the Remote Commander'sLCD Display. This function is called an“Air-Slide”, and 6 different patterns areavailable.The AX Remote Editor software allowsyou to make advanced settings for theRemote Commander.

Clock display and Timer functionUp to 8 Timer macros can beprogrammed to automatically turn on/off components and other controls (suchas recording, stopping, etc.).

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Learning function lets you programother remote control signals you mayneedThe Remote Commander’s learningfunction can learn the remote controlinfrared signals of non-presetcomponents. The Remote Commandercan learn remote control signals (infraredsignals only) of other devices such as airconditioners, lights, etc. (some specificappliances or functions may not beavailable).

System Control function executes aseries of commands (a macro) bypressing one button/keyThe Remote Commander has specialbuttons/keys, which can be programmedto perform a series of commands (amacro) just by pressing one button/key.You can program up to 8 System Controlmacros.

KeyMacro function allows you toselect a channel with a single keyThe Remote Commander allows you toprogram a macro for a key to operate anAV component. For example, you cancreate a macro that enters the numbers 1,2, and 3, to select channel 123 just bypressing one key.The AX Remote Editor software allowsyou to make advanced settings for theRemote Commander.

Easy-to-operate Touch-key LCD withblue back lightThe Remote Commander has a Touch-key LCD that changes keys and labelsaccording to the selected component. TheRemote Commander is easy to operate asonly the keys necessary to operate theselected component are shown. Thedisplay backlight allows operation evenin the dark.

“AX Remote Editor” for easy RemoteCommander setupThe supplied software “AX RemoteEditor” allows you to set up the RemoteCommander on your PC and downloadthe settings to the Remote Commander.Various advanced settings can also bemade easily on your PC.

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Table of ContentsGetting Started

Unpacking ............................................................................................................................. 8Location and function of controls ........................................................................................ 8Installing the batteries ....................................................................................................... 10

When to replace the batteries ............................................................................................ 10Setting the clock ................................................................................................................. 11Remote Commander settings and operating procedures ................................................... 13

About the factory setting ................................................................................................... 13How to set up the Remote Commander (On-PC Setup and On-Remote Setup) ...... 13Setting procedure for On-PC Setup ................................................................................. 14Setting procedure for On-Remote Setup ......................................................................... 15

Installing the “AX Remote Editor” ...................................................................................... 16Installing the “AX Remote Editor” .................................................................................. 16Installing the USB driver ................................................................................................... 17Connecting the Remote Commander to your PC .......................................................... 19

Starting up “AX Remote Editor” ......................................................................................... 20Using “AX Remote Editor”– Help ................................................................................... 20

Operating the Remote CommanderOperating your components ............................................................................................... 21

What is the XPRESS function? .......................................................................................... 21Operating the XPRESS function ....................................................................................... 22

To synchronize with the status of a component – SYNC-UP ......................................................... 25To perform an easy action “Air-Slide” for XPRESS function ......................................................... 26

Operating components individually ............................................................................... 27To control the volume ........................................................................................................ 29

Executing a series of commands at a scheduled time – Timer function ............................. 29To quickly switch the Timer on or off .............................................................................. 30

Executing a series of commands with just one button – System Control function ............ 31Using other useful functions ............................................................................................... 32

To operate the Remote Commander in the dark ............................................................ 32Locking the controls – Hold function .............................................................................. 33To turn off all the components at one time ..................................................................... 33

Unit SettingsSetting the backlight .......................................................................................................... 34Setting the LCD display ...................................................................................................... 37

Setting the automatic-off time of the LCD display ........................................................ 37Calibrating the alignment of the LCD display ............................................................... 39Setting the contrast of the LCD display .......................................................................... 40

Setting the beep ................................................................................................................. 41Adjusting the clock ............................................................................................................. 42

To change the display to the daylight savings time (summer time) indication ........ 43

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Setting by On-Remote SetupSetting the preset codes ..................................................................................................... 45Using non-preset remote control operations – Learning function ..................................... 47

To clear the learned signal from a key or button ............................................................................. 49Learning up to 4 signals to one key ................................................................................................... 49

For accurate learning ......................................................................................................... 51Programming a series of commands with just one button – System Control function ...... 51

To clear programmed series of commands for SYSTEM CONTROL button orSystem Control key ......................................................................................................... 54

Setting the XPRESS macro activation ................................................................................. 56Controlling the volume of visual components connected to an audio component ........... 57Setting the Timer ................................................................................................................ 59

To program the Timer ........................................................................................................ 59To clear a Timer macro ....................................................................................................... 64

Changing the names of labels ............................................................................................ 65Erasing all the settings – Reset .......................................................................................... 68

Additional InformationPrecautions ......................................................................................................................... 70Maintenance ....................................................................................................................... 70Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 70Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................. 71

AppendixTable of preset functions .................................................................................................... 76

TV .......................................................................................................................................... 76A-CBL (Analog Cable box) ................................................................................................ 77D-SAT (Digital Satellite) .................................................................................................... 78DVD (DVD player) ............................................................................................................. 79VCR (Video Cassette Recorder) ........................................................................................ 80DVR (Digital Video Recorder) .......................................................................................... 81CD (CD player) ................................................................................................................... 82RCVR (Receiver/Amplifier) ............................................................................................. 83DVDVR (DVR/DVD combo) ............................................................................................ 84DVD-R (DVD Recorder) .................................................................................................... 85D-CBL (Digital Cable box) ................................................................................................. 86DAV (DVD/Receiver combo) ........................................................................................... 87PJ (Projector) ........................................................................................................................ 88TAPE (Cassette deck) ......................................................................................................... 89MD (MD deck) .................................................................................................................... 90LIGHT .................................................................................................................................. 91

Full Display ......................................................................................................................... 92Index ................................................................................................................................... 93

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UnpackingCheck the contents of the package beforeusing the Remote Commander.

•Remote Commander RM-AX4000 (1)

•USB mini cable (1)

•CD-ROM for the AX Remote Editorsoftware, PDF file OperatingInstructions (1)

•Quick Start Guide (1)•Preset code lists (1)•Warranty Card (1)

Location and functionof controls

EPG MENU

SYSTEM CONTROL

OK

1 MORE43

COMPONENT

VOLUME

BACKX PRESS

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RECALL

OFFLIGHTTIMERCOMMANDER

MUTING

SYNC-UP

CHANNEL

EXIT TOOLS

ALL OFF

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The CHANNEL + button has a tactile dot.

1 Clock display (pages 11, 42)Displays the clock, the transmissionmark, the battery mark and the timermark.

2 Label keysDifferent keys appear depending onthe selected display. The Label keysare used mainly to choose the XPRESSfunction/component/SystemControl/Timer/setting items, etc. Youcan change the names of the XPRESSfunction, components, System Controlkey and Timer as the Label keys.

3 COMPONENT button (page 27)The component names appear as theLabel keys. When you press acomponent name, the operatingdisplay for that component appears.

4 BACK button (page 24)Used to return to the previous display.

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The XPRESS names appear as theLabel keys. When you press anXPRESS name, the operating displayfor that XPRESS function appears, andits macro is performed.

6MENU button(pages 76-87)Calls up the menu screen forcomponents that have menu function.

7 EPG button(pages 76, 78, 81, 84, 86)

8OK and Cursor Control buttons(pages 40, 46, 62, 67, 76, 78-81,83-88)

9 EXIT button(pages 39, 76, 78-81, 83-87)

q; TOOLS button(pages 76, 78, 81, 84, 86)

qa SYSTEM CONTROL buttons(pages 31, 51, 54)You can automatically carry out theentire program by pressing onebutton.

qsDisplay titleShows the title of the LCD Display. Ifa page number such as “/1” appears,multiple pages are available. If youpress the number, next page displays.

qd Touch-keysThe keys are used for setting theRemote Commander and operatingeach component appear on the LCDdisplay.

NoteDo not press the touch-keys using sharpobjects such as pins or ball-point pens.

qf SYNC-UP button(pages 25, 49, 55)Used to synchronize with the status ofa component .

qg TIMER button (pages 29, 30)Used to set the timer program on/off.

qh COMMANDER OFF button (page 33)Turns the power of the RemoteCommander off.

qj LIGHT button (pages 32, 49)Used to brighten the backlight in thedark. Press the button once to turnon/off the light.

qk CHANNEL +/– buttons(pages 76-78, 80-81, 83-87)Selects the channel.

qlVOLUME +/– buttons*(pages 29, 50, 76-90)Adjusts the volume.

w; RECALL button(pages 76-78, 81, 84-86, 91)

waALL OFF button (page 33)

wsMUTING button*(pages 29, 50, 76-90)Silences the sound. Press the button tosilence, and again to return to theprevious volume level.

wdMORE button (pages 31, 51, 55)The System Control keys (SYSTEM5-8) are displayed as the Label keys.When you press a System Control key,its macro is performed.

NoteNo default System Control key macros areset at the factory.

* Note on the VOLUME +/– andMUTING buttonsThe Remote Commander can control orsilence the TV and amplifier's volume whenyou select a visual or audio component.

Note on the LCD display’s poweron/offTo turn on the LCD display, press any buttonexcept the COMMANDER OFF button.To turn off the LCD display, press theCOMMANDER OFF button. If you do not usethe Remote Commander within 10 minutes, theLCD display automatically turns off.This interval can also be changed (page 37).

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Installing the batteriesSlide and open the battery compartmentlid and insert four size AA (R6) alkalinebatteries (not supplied). Be sure to lineup the + and – of the batteries with the +and – of the battery compartment.

When to replace thebatteries

When replacing the batteries, do itquickly. Otherwise, the memorysettings for the clock will be erased.The clock does not work whilereplacing the batteries.Alkaline batteries will last up to 5months (a Sony TV turned On/Off up toapprox. 500 times per day). If the RemoteCommander does not operate properly,the batteries are getting weak and Eappears on the LCD display. When theLCD display dims or the backlight for thetouch keys grows dim, the batteries aregetting weak; replace them.

Notes on replacing the batteries• Do not attempt to recharge dry batteries.• Do not carry dry batteries together with coins

or other metallic objects. This can generateheat if the positive and negative terminals ofthe batteries accidentally come into contactwith metallic objects.

• When you are not going to use the unit for along time, remove the batteries to avoiddamage from battery leakage and corrosion.

• Do not use different types of batteries at thesame time.

• When you replace the batteries, replace themboth with new ones.

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Setting the clockWhen you install batteries the first time,the Remote Commander enters clocksetup mode.“DS_TIME” appears as the Display title.“STD_TIME” lights and “SET” and“DS_TIME” flash on the Label keys.STD_TIME: standard timeDS_TIME: daylight savings time

DS_TIME

SULEARNNG

SET [STD_TIME] DS_TIME

1 Press “STD_TIME” or“DS_TIME” on the Label keys.

The current setting is shown insidethe [ ], while the other flashes.If the summer time (daylight savingstime) is used in your area, press theDS_TIME key. When the time changeoccurs (in spring and autumn), theRemote Commander willautomatically adjust itself.If the summer time is not used in yourarea, press the STD_TIME key.

2 Press “SET” on the Label keys.

SET

A beep sounds, “SET” and “SU” flash,and “12:00 AM” lights on the Clockdisplay.

CLOCK

SU

AMLEARNNG

SET STD_TIME

3 Set the day of the week bypressing the F or f button.The selected day of the week flashes.

Next, press the g button. The day ofthe week is set.“12” (hour) “AM” and “SET” flash.

CLOCK

SU

AMLEARNNG

SET STD_TIME

NoteIf you press the G button, the day of theweek is set and setting mode skips to step5.

or

Continued

SU : SundayMO : MondayTU : TuesdayWE : WednesdayTH : ThursdayFR : FridaySA : Saturday

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4 Set the hour and AM (or PM) bypressing the F or f button.The selected hour and AM (or PM)flash.

Next, press the g button. The hourand AM (or PM) are set.“00” (minute) and “SET” flash.

CLOCK

SU

AMLEARNNG

SET STD_TIME

NoteIf you press the G button, the hour and AM(or PM) are set and the setting modereturns to step 3.

5 Set the minute by pressing the For f button.The selected minute flashes.

If you want to finish the clock setting,go to step 6.

CLOCK

SULEARNNG

SET STD_TIME

Notes• If you press the g button, the minute is

set and the setting mode returns to step 3.• If you press the G button, the minute is

set and the setting mode returns to step 4.


SET

The beep sounds, and the clock startsfrom the 0 second of the currentminute.

NoteIf you press the SET key in any step above, theclock starts from the 0 second of the currentminute.

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Remote Commandersettings and operatingprocedures

About the factory settingThe Remote Commander (RM-AX4000) ispreset at the factory to operate most Sonybrand AV components (see the tablebelow).If you operate a non-Sony AVcomponent, you need to set thecomponent’s preset code on the RemoteCommander first.

Default components listDisplays on ComponentRemoteCommander

TV TV

A-CBL Analog Cable box

D-SAT Digital Satellite

DVD DVD player

VCR Video Cassette Recorder

DVR Digital Video Recorder

CD CD player

RCVR Receiver/Amplifier

DVDVR DVR/DVD combo

DVD-R DVD Recorder

D-CBL Digital Cable box

DAV DVD/Receiver combo

PJ Projector

TAPE Cassette deck*

MD MD deck

LIGHT Light

* Analog audio compact cassette deck

See “Table of preset functions” (page 76) for thefunctions of keys and buttons for eachcomponent.

How to set up the RemoteCommander (On-PC Setupand On-Remote Setup)

There are two ways to make settings forthe Remote Commander, “On-PC Setup”with the aid of PC software and “On-Remote Setup” directly on the RemoteCommander.

• On-PC Setup (Recommended)“On-PC Setup” uses the suppliedsoftware for your PC, “AX RemoteEditor,” to set up the RemoteCommander. By following the wizard,it allows you to easily make all thenecessary settings for the RemoteCommander (components’ presetcodes, etc.,). Furthermore, you can addand customize a range of settingswhich are not available with On-Remote Setup.

• On-Remote Setup“On-Remote Setup” is a way of settingup directly with the RemoteCommander. However, some advancedsettings are not available with On-Remote setup (see the table on page14).

See “Setting procedure for On-PC Setup”(page 14), or “Setting procedure for On-Remote Setup” (page 15) for each settingmethod.

IMPORTANTYou cannot use both methods. Once youset up the Remote Commander by eitherOn-PC Setup (recommended) or On-Remote Setup, you cannot makeadditional settings using the othermethod. You can only delete the entiresetup and start over using the other setupmethod.

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Programmable items of On-PCSetup and On-Remote Setup

*1 System Control function is used to performa programmed series of commands (amacro) on several AV components bypressing just one button.

*2 An XPRESS function is also a macrofunction which executes a series ofcommands for controlling several AVcomponents by pressing just one key. Thedifference is, the XPRESS display staysavailable for you to make additionalsettings.

*3 An Air-Slide is a function which executesan XPRESS function by “sliding yourfinger” in a set pattern across the display.

Setting procedure for On-PC Setup

If you set up the Remote Commanderusing On-PC Setup (recommended),follow the procedures below.

Step1: Installing the “AX RemoteEditor” (page 16).

Step2: Installing the USB driver(page 17).

Step3: Starting up “AX RemoteEditor” (page 20) and settingthe Remote Commander.See the Help file of AX RemoteEditor for setting details.

Step4: Operating an AVcomponent using the RemoteCommander.After finishing the setting with AXRemote Editor, operate the AVcomponent using the RemoteCommander.• Operating the XPRESS function

(page 22).• Operating components

individually (page 27).

Option1: You can also change theUnit Settings such as thebacklight and beep (pages 34,41).

Option2: You can also change thesettings of the buttons or keyson the Remote Commanderwith AX Remote Editor.See the Help of AX Remote Editor forsetting with AX Remote Editor.

Main settingitems

Setting thepreset codes

Learning theremote controlsignals

Editting thelabel

Setting theTimer

Programmingthe Timer

Setting SystemControlfunction *1

Setting XPRESSfunction *2

Setting Air-Slide function *3

Unit settings

Using the AXRemote Editor

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Using the RemoteCommander

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When using On-PC SetupIf you set up the Remote Commanderusing On-PC Setup, you do not need toread this PDF manual “Setting by On-Remote Setup”.(pages 45 – 69)

Setting procedure for On-Remote Setup

If you set the Remote Commander On-Remote Setup, follow the procedurebelow.

Step1: Setting the preset codes.(page 45).

Step2: Operating AV componentsusing the Remote Commander.After finishing the setting of thepreset codes, you can use the RemoteCommander to operate your AVcomponents.• Operating the XPRESS function

(page 22).• Operating components

individually (page 27).

Option1: You can also change theUnit Settings such as backlightand beep (pages 34, 41).

Option2: You can also change thesettings of the buttons or keyson the Remote Commander.• Using non-preset remote control

operations (Learning function)(page 47).

• Programming a series ofcommands with just one button(System Control function)(page 51).

• Setting the XPRESS macroactivation (page 56).

• Controlling the volume of visualcomponents connected to an audiocomponent (page 57).

• Setting the Timer (page 59).• Changing the names of labels

(page 65).

When using On-Remote SetupIf you set up the Remote Commanderusing On-Remote Setup, you do not needto install the AX Remote Editor and itsdriver, or connect the RemoteCommander to your PC. You also do notneed to read the PDF pages 16 to 20.

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Installing the “AXRemote Editor”By installing the “AX Remote Editor”software on the supplied CD-ROM ontoyour PC, you can set up the RemoteCommander with your PC. “AX RemoteEditor” makes setting up complexoperations like a series of commands (amacro) easy, and also allows variousother convenient functions that can onlybe set up on the PC. For details, see theHelp menu provided in “AX RemoteEditor.”

“AX Remote Editor” systemrequirements

Operating systems:Windows XP Media Center Edition2005/Windows XP Media CenterEdition 2004/Windows XP MediaCenter Edition/Windows XPProfessional/Windows XP HomeEdition/Windows 2000 Professional

CPU:Pentium II, 300 MHz or more

RAM:64 MB or more (128 MB or more forWindows XP)

Required hard disc capacity:10 MB or more

Display:High (16 bits) Color or higher,1,024 × 768 dots or better*

CD-ROM driveUSB port* Does not operate with a display of under

1,024 × 768 dots.

Installing the “AX RemoteEditor”

Follow the instructions below to install.

Notes• Do not simply copy the “AX Remote Editor”

folder in the supplied CD-ROM to a PC. Youneed to install it properly for it to work.

• On Windows 2000, or Windows XP, logonwith an authorized “Administrator” ID wheninstalling “AX Remote Editor.”

1 Close all software running onWindows.

2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM intothe CD-ROM drive of the PC.

After a moment, “RM-AX4000 InstallCD Menu” appears.

3 Click [Install AX Remote Editor].“AX Remote Editor 1.0 Setup”appears.

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4 Click [Next].Follow the on-screen instructions andproceed with the installation.When the installation is complete,“AX Remote Editor 1.0 Setup”automatically quits.

TipIf the installation display is hiddenbehind other windowsIf “AX Remote Editor 1.0 Setup” disappearsbehind other displays while installing,press the [Tab] key several times whilepressing down the [Alt] key to bring up“AX Remote Editor 1.0 Setup” again.

Installing the USB driverYou need to install the USB driver beforeconnecting the supplied USB mini cableto your PC and the Remote Commander.Follow the instructions below to install.

Notes• Without batteries in the Remote Commander,

the USB connection cannot be detected by thePC even if the USB mini cable is connected.Make sure to install the batteries beforeinstalling the USB driver. If the USB driverinstallation is interrupted by mistake, installit again from the beginning.

• Do not simply copy the USB driver in thesupplied CD-ROM to the PC. You need toinstall it properly for it to work.

• On Windows 2000 or Windows XP, logonwith an authorized "Administrator" ID wheninstalling the USB driver.

• On Windows 2000 or Windows XP, you needto install the driver for each port to which theRemote Commander will be connected.

• Depending on the PC, various messagesother than those mentioned in this manualmay appear during the USB driverinstallation. Just follow the on-screeninstructions of these messages to install.

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2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM intothe CD-ROM drive of the PC.After a moment, “InstallShieldWizard” of “AX Remote Editor”appears.

3 Click [Cancel] to close“InstallShield Wizard” of “AXRemote Editor.”

4 Connect the PC and the RemoteCommander using the suppliedUSB mini cable (page 19).The “Found New Hardware” messageappears in the Notification Area in thelower right-hand of the display. Aftera moment, “Found New HardwareWizard” appears.

5 Select “Install the softwareautomatically [Recommended]”,then click [Next].Installing of the USB driver starts. The“Completing the Found NewHardware Wizard” display appearswhen the installation is complete.

6 Click [Finish].Installing of the USB driver finishes.

For Windows 2000 users


2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM intothe CD-ROM drive of the PC.After a moment, “InstallShieldWizard” of “AX Remote Editor”appears.

3 Click [Cancel] to close“InstallShield Wizard” of “AXRemote Editor.”

4 Connect the PC and the RemoteCommander using the suppliedUSB mini cable (page 19).The “Found New Hardware” messageappears. After a moment, “FoundNew Hardware Wizard” appears.

5 Click [Next].The “Install Hardware DeviceDrivers” display appears.

6 Select “Search for a suitabledriver for my device[recommended]”, then click[Next].The “Locate Driver Files” displayappears.

7 Mark only the check box of “CD-ROM drives”, then click [Next].The “Driver Files Search Results”display appears, and the found driveris displayed.

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8 Click [Next].Installing of the USB driver starts. The“Completing the Found NewHardware Wizard” display appearswhen the installation is complete.

9 Click [Finish].Installing of the USB driver finishes.

Connecting the RemoteCommander to your PC

You can now connect the RemoteCommander (RM-AX4000) to your PCwith the supplied USB mini cable.Connect whenever you want to verifycorrect operation of key and buttoncommands for an XPRESS function, etc.,or to exchange setup data between yourPC and the Remote Commander.

Notes• Before connecting the Remote Commander to

your PC, be sure to install the fresh batteriesin the Remote Commander.

• Do not disconnect the USB mini cable fromyour PC while your PC is communicatingwith the Remote Commander, as amalfunction may occur.

• Only connect one Remote Commander toyour PC at a time. Otherwise, you will not beable to download the settings correctly.

• The Remote Commander uses the batterywhen connected to the PC. When you finishthe setup, unplug from the USB connector.

1 Connect the USB mini cable to theUSB connector of the RemoteCommander (RM-AX4000).

2 Connect the USB mini cable to theUSB connector of your PC.

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Starting up “AXRemote Editor”

On your PC, click the Windows“Start” button and point to “AllPrograms” - “Sony Remote AX,” -“AX Remote Editor” and click.“AX Remote Editor” starts up, and thelast project appears.The first time AX Remote Editor startsup, the “New Project” wizard appears.Following the on-screen instructions,create a project.

Tips• If you are using an operating system other

than Windows XP, click the “Start” button ofWindows and point to “Programs” - “SonyAX” - “AX Remote Editor” and click to startup “AX Remote Editor”.

• If “ ” (the shortcut icon of AX RemoteEditor) is displayed on the desktop ofWindows, double-click the icon to open it.(Depending on the setting, Windows XP mayautomatically delete icons from the desktop ifthey have not been used for a certain periodof time. If “ ” is not displayed on thedesktop, use the “Start” button.)

Using “AX Remote Editor”– Help

You can set up the Remote Commanderby operating “AX Remote Editor,”referring to the detailed instructionsprovided in Help.

Starting HelpStart up “AX Remote Editor,” then click[Help] on the menu bar and select [AXRemote Editor help].

How to use HelpClick one of the tabs: [Contents], [Index]or [Search], and check the informationyou need.

To search by contents (Contents)You can find information relating to a specificsubject by using the table of contents shown onthe “Contents” tab.

To search indexed information(Index)You can find information from a list ofpredetermined keywords shown on the“Index” tab.

To search using key words (Search)You can submit a Keyword search on the“Search” tab by typing in your keyword(s).

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Operating yourcomponentsThere are two ways to operate thecomponents on the Remote Commander(RM-AX4000).• XPRESS operation: You can operate

multiple AV components related to aspecific task, such as “watching a TV, ”or “watching a DVD,” etc. This iscalled an “XPRESS function.”

• Single component operation: You canoperate each AV componentindividually (page 27).

What is the XPRESSfunction?

An “XPRESS function” is an executableseries of commands that operate severalAV components, just by pressing one key.For example, you have to perform thefollowing operations sequentially towatch a DVD using a TV, receiver/amplifier, and DVD player.

1. Turn on the TV.2. Set the input mode of the TV to

VIDEO1.3. Turn on the receiver/amplifier.4. Set the input selector of the

receiver/amplifier to DVD.5. Turn on the DVD player.6. Start DVD playback.

By setting the above commands as anXPRESS function, you can watch a DVDby simply pressing one key.

Also, XPRESS function can memorize thestatus of power on/off, input selector foreach component, and send a signal tosynchronize the status which you wantwithout reference to the component'sstatus.

Some XPRESS functions are preset at thefactory to operate Sony brandcomponents (see the table at right).However, depending on the factorypreset code, they may not necessarily beeffective.

Default XPRESS list

How to set up an XPRESS functionFor On-PC Set up: See the Help menuprovided in “AX Remote Editor.”For On-Remote Setup: You cannot setup an XPRESS function.

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Displays on theLabel keys

TV

A-CBL

D-SAT

DVD

VCR

DVR

CD

RCVR

Programmed commands

Turns on TV, and the displayof XPRESS_TV appears.

Turns on TV and Analogcable box, and the display ofXPRESS_A-CBL appears.

Turns on TV and DigitalSatellite, and the display ofXPRESS_D-SAT appears.

Turns on TV and DVD player,and the display ofXPRESS_DVD appears.

Turns on TV and VideoCassette recorder, and thedisplay of XPRESS_VCRappears.

Turns on TV and DigitalVideo Recorder, and thedisplay of XPRESS_DVRappears.

Turns on CD player andReceiver (Amplifier), and thedisplay of XPRESS_CDappears.

Turns on Receiver(Amplifier), and the displayof XPRESS_RCVR appears.

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Operating the XPRESSfunction

EPG MENU

SYSTEM CONTROL

OK

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COMPONENT

VOLUME

BACKX PRESS

2

RECALL

LIGHTTIMER

MUTING

SYNC-UP

CHANNEL

EXIT TOOLS

ALL OFF

LEARNNG

OFFCOMMANDER

When you press an XPRESS button onthe Remote Commander, the XPRESSnames appear at the bottom of thedisplay.

XPRESS /1

SU

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TV A-CBL D-SAT DVD

When you press an XPRESS name youwant to operate, programmed commandsfor the key are performed and thedisplay to operate the XPRESS functionappears. This display is called, “XPRESSdisplay.” Keys on the XPRESS display aredivided into two types—“Touch-keys”with preset labels and “Label keys” thatcan be customized. Touch-keys are usedto execute an XPRESS function. Labelkeys are used to switch to the individualcomponent displays (page 27) that makeup the XPRESS function.

XPRESS_TV

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ENTER

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TV RCVR

XPRESS button

Touch-keys

Label keys

Operating your components(continued)

XPRESSnames

XPRESS display

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1 Press the XPRESS button.

X PRESS

“XPRESS” appears as the Displaytitle.

XPRESS /1

SU

AMLEARNNG

TV A-CBL D-SAT DVD

If a page number such as “/1”appears to the right side of Displaytitle, multiple pages are available.Press the number to go to the nextpage.

2 Press the XPRESS name you wantto operate (in this case, DVD).

DVD

The TV, DVD and RCVR turn on andthe input select of TV and RCVRchanges to those selected by “AXRemote Editor.”The main keys you use to control theDVD are displayed as Touch-keys.The components that make up theXPRESS function are displayed asLabel keys.

XPRESS_DVD

SU

AMLEARNNG

DVD TV RCVR

3 Press the key(s) or button(s) youwant to operate.

When the signal is sent, appears.You can also use other buttons, suchas the VOLUME +/–, CHANNEL +/–,MUTING, cursor, and MENU buttons.

4 When you are finished using theRemote Commander, press theCOMMANDER OFF button.

OFFCOMMANDER

The Remote Commander turns off.

If you want to return to theprevious displayPress the BACK button, the previous LCDdisplay returns.

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Example: To play a DVD playerby XPRESS function (when On-Remote Setup was used to set upthe Remote Commander)

1 Press the XPRESS button.

X PRESS

“XPRESS” appears as the Displaytitle.

XPRESS /1

SU

AMLEARNNG

TV A-CBL D-SAT DVD


2 Press the XPRESS name you wantto operate (in this case, DVD).

DVD

The TV and DVD turn on. The mainkeys you use to control the DVD aredisplayed as Touch-keys.The components that make up theXPRESS function are displayed asLabel keys.

XPRESS_DVD

SU

AMLEARNNG

DVD TV

3 In this step, you need to set thecorrect input of each componentthat makes up this XPRESSfunction, e.g., the RCVR, TV, andDVD player. Press one of thecomponent's Label keys to openits display, then press the INPUTkey once or repeatedly until thecorrect input is selected.

TV /1

SU

AM

21 3

54 6

ENTER

8

0

7 9

POWER

WIDEINPUT

SWAP

DISPLAY MAIN/SUB

2PIC

LEARNNG

TV_TUNER ANT/SW

4 Press the BACK button to returnto the previous display, andrepeat step 3 until all thenecessary components’ inputs arecorrectly set.

BACK

The previous LCD display returns.

XPRESS_DVD

SU

AMLEARNNG

DVD TV

NoteIf you had used On-PC Setup, thisstep would be done automatically foryou. That’s why we recommend it.


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OFFCOMMANDER



To synchronize with the status ofa component – SYNC-UP

EPG MENU

SYSTEM CONTROL

OK

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COMPONENT

VOLUME

BACKX PRESS

2

RECALL

LIGHTTIMER

MUTING

SYNC-UP

CHANNEL

EXIT TOOLS

ALL OFF

LEARNNG

OFFCOMMANDER

The Remote Commander memorizes thestatus of the components’ input selectors,and power on/off. However, if you turnon/off the component manually or witha different remote control, the RemoteCommander will not recognize thecurrent component status. In this case,press the SYNC-UP button tosynchronize with the status of the currentcomponent and the Remote Commander.

1 Press the SYNC-UP button.

SYNC-UP

The component you want to confirmthe status of appears as the Displaytitle.

TV

SU

AM POWER

DONE

LEARNNG

SET ON FOR POWER OF TV

SYNC-UP button

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2 Press the DONE key.

DONE

The component’s (ON/OFF) powerstatus is synchronized with theRemote Commander.


OFFCOMMANDER



To perform an easy action“Air-Slide” for XPRESS functionThe Remote Commander can perform anXPRESS function by “sliding yourfinger” across its display. This function iscalled an “Air-Slide function.”

COMPONENTBACKX PRESSLIGHTTIMERSYNC-UP OFF

COMMANDERCOMPONENTBACKX PRESS

LIGHTTIMERSYNC-UP OFFCOMMANDER

The Air-Slide has the following 6patterns.

Default Air-Slide list

How to set the Air-Slide actionFor On-PC Setup: See the Help menuprovided in “AX Remote Editor.” Youcan set Air-Slide commands other thanfor XPRESS function, using “AX RemoteEditor.”

Pattern Programmed commands

XPRESS_TV is performed,and the display of XPRESS_TVappears.

XPRESS_A-CBL is performed,and the display of XPRESS_ A-CBL appears.

XPRESS_D-SAT is performed,and the display of XPRESS_D-SAT appears.

XPRESS_DVD is performed,and the display of XPRESS_DVD appears.

No preset

No preset


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Operating componentsindividually

EPG MENU

SYSTEM CONTROL

OK

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COMPONENT

VOLUME

BACKX PRESS

2

RECALL

LIGHTTIMER

MUTING

SYNC-UP

CHANNEL

EXIT TOOLS

ALL OFF

LEARNNG

OFFCOMMANDER

When you press the COMPONENTbutton on the Remote Commander, thecomponent names appear at the bottomof the display.

COMPONENT /1

SU

AMLEARNNG

TV A-CBL D-SAT DVD

When you press a component name youwant to operate, the display to operatethe component appears. This display iscalled “Component display.” Keys on theComponent display are divided into twotypes—“Touch-keys” with preset labelsand “Label keys” that can be customized.

TV /1

SU

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21 3

54 6

ENTER

8

0

7 9

POWER

WIDEINPUT

SWAP

DISPLAY MAIN/SUB

2PIC

LEARNNG

TV_TUNER ANT/SW

See “Table of preset functions” (page 76)for the functions of keys and buttons foreach component.

How to register the componentsto the Remote CommanderYou can register up to 16 components.For On-PC Setup: See the Help menuprovided in “AX Remote Editor.”For On-Remote Setup: See “Setting thepreset codes” on page 45.

Example: To change the inputselect of the TV

1 Press the COMPONENT button.

COMPONENT

“COMPONENT” appears as theDisplay title.

COMPONENT /1

SU

AMLEARNNG

TV A-CBL D-SAT DVD


COMPONENTbutton

Touch-keys

Label keys

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Component display

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2 Press the component name youwant to operate (in this case, TV).

TV

The component name appears as theDisplay title.And the keys you use to control theTV are displayed as Touch-keys.

TV /1

SU

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21 3

54 6

ENTER

8

0

7 9

POWER

WIDEINPUT

SWAP

DISPLAY MAIN/SUB

2PIC

LEARNNG

TV_TUNER ANT/SW



Example:1 Press the POWER key.

POWER

2 Press the INPUT key repeatedlyuntil the desired input is selected.

INPUT



OFFCOMMANDER



NoteThe remote control signals may be different forsome components or functions. In this case,program the remote control signals with theLearning function.For On-PC Setup: See the Help menu providedin “AX Remote Editor.”For On-Remote Setup: See “Using non-presetremote control operations” on page 47.


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To control the volume

EPG MENU

SYSTEM CONTROL

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COMPONENT

VOLUME

BACKX PRESS

2

RECALL

LIGHTTIMER

MUTING

SYNC-UP

CHANNEL

EXIT TOOLS

ALL OFF

LEARNNG

OFFCOMMANDER

Press the VOLUME +/– buttons tocontrol the volume, and the MUTINGbutton to silence. When you select avisual component, the TV’s volume willbe controlled; when you select an audiocomponent, the amplifier’s volume willbe controlled.

How to set the volume control ofvisual componentsFor On-PC Setup: See the Help menuprovided in “AX Remote Editor.”For On-Remote Setup: See “Controllingthe volume of visual componentsconnected to an audio component” onpage 57.

Executing a series ofcommands at ascheduled time– Timer function

EPG MENU

SYSTEM CONTROL

OK

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COMPONENT

VOLUME

BACKX PRESS

2

RECALL

LIGHTTIMER

MUTING

SYNC-UP

CHANNEL

EXIT TOOLS

ALL OFF

LEARNNG

OFFCOMMANDER

The Remote Commander (RM-AX4000)can perform a programmed commandsautomatically at a scheduled time everyday or on a particular day. This functionis called “Timer.”You can set up to 8 Timer with thefollowing options.• Timer ON/OFF

Switches ON/OFF each Timer.• Key Label

When you press the TIMER button on theRemote Commander, keys showing a Timerfunction appear at the bottom of the display.The default labels of each Timer are shown as“PROG1” to “PROG8” and you can changetheir labels.

• Commands to be operatedYou can program a series of commands (amacro) to operate at a scheduled time. This iscalled, “Timer macro.”

• TimeSets the operation time (hour, minute, AM/PM) for a Timer.

• DaySets the day(s) for a Timer.

VOLUME +/–button

TIMER button

MUTING button

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How to set the Timer functionFor On-PC Setup: See the Help menuprovided in “AX Remote Editor.”For On-Remote Setup: See “Setting theTimer” on page 59.

To quickly switch the Timeron or off

With the Remote Commander (RM-AX4000), you can quickly switch a Timerfunction on or off.The following procedure is based on theassumption that a series of commands (amacro) is programmed to the PROG1.

1 Press the TIMER button.TIMER

The Timer numbers for which a Timeris already set and is in standby mode,stay lit. The available programnumbers flash on the Label keys.If a page number such as “/1”appears to the right side of Displaytitle, multiple pages are available.Press the number to go to the nextpage.

TIMER /1

SULEARNNG

PROG1 PROG2 PROG3 PROG4

2 Select a standby timer programthat you want to switch on/off bypressing the Label keys (in thiscase, PROG1).

PROG1

The switching display for Timer ofPROG1 appears.

TIMER

SU

AMOFF

LEARNNG

PROG1

If you select a non-timer program, the“NG” beep is heard and “NG” flashestwice.

3 Press the ON/OFF key.

OFF

A single beep is heard and the “ ”mark appears, and the standby modeof the selected Timer is set to on.

TIMER

SU

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LEARNNG

PROG1

4 Press and hold theCOMMANDER OFF button formore than 2 seconds.

OFFCOMMANDER


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If you want to return to theprevious displayPress the BACK button or the COMMANDEROFF button, the previous LCD display returns.

Notes• When you finish setting the timer standby

mode, the “ ” mark stays lit beside theclock. This means that one or more Timersare activated.

• The timer program you set repeats everyweek until you set the timer standby mode toOFF (weekly timer). If you want to executethe timer program only once, set the timerstandby mode to OFF after the execution ofthe timer program.

IMPORTANTThe Timer function of this RemoteCommander is designed for usewith AV components.Do not use the Timer function withother components, such as an air-conditioner or other electricalappliances. It may cause a fire or aserious injury.

Executing a series ofcommands with justone button– System Control function

EPG MENU

SYSTEM CONTROL

OK

1 MORE43

COMPONENT

VOLUME

BACKX PRESS

2

RECALL

LIGHTTIMER

MUTING

SYNC-UP

CHANNEL

EXIT TOOLS

ALL OFF

LEARNNG

OFFCOMMANDER

The Remote Commander (RM-AX4000)has special buttons which can beprogrammed to perform a series ofcommands (a macro) just pressing onebutton.If you press the MORE button (rightmostSYSTEM CONTROL button), all keyssharing the same function as thatSYSTEM CONTROL button appear at thebottom of the display. These keys arecalled, “System Control keys.”You can program a series of commands(a macro) for each of four SYSTEMCONTROL buttons and four SystemControl keys. This is called “SystemControl macro.”

How to set the System ControlfunctionFor On-PC Setup: See the Help menuprovided in “AX Remote Editor.”For On-Remote Setup: See“Programming a series of commandswith just one button” on page 51.

System Controlkeys

SYSTEMCONTROL 1-4button

MORE button

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Notes• If the remote control detectors of the

components are too far apart, or if somethingis blocking them, some of the componentsmay not operate in the ordered sequencewhen you press a SYSTEM CONTROLbutton or System Control key.

• If some of the components did not operatecorrectly because of the above or for anyother reason, always set all the componentsback to the states they were in before youpressed the SYSTEM CONTROL button orthe System Control key. Failure to do this canresult in incorrect operation when you pressthe SYSTEM CONTROL buttons or theSystem Control keys again.

• Some components may not always bepowered-on by the System Control function.This is because the power of the componentgoes on and off alternately when receivingthe power on/off signal. In this case, checkthe operating component’s power on/offstate before using the System Controlfunction.

Using other usefulfunctions

To operate the RemoteCommander in the dark

EPG MENU

SYSTEM CONTROL

OK

1 MORE43

COMPONENT

VOLUME

BACKX PRESS

2

RECALL

LIGHTTIMER

MUTING

SYNC-UP

CHANNEL

EXIT TOOLS

ALL OFF

LEARNNG

OFFCOMMANDER

The Remote Commander (RM-AX4000)has a backlight on the LCD display.Pressing any button or key automaticallyactivates the display. If no button or keyis pushed within a set time, the backlightautomatically turns off.

Default backlight settingsOff-time setting 10 seconds

Brightness Level 15 (Max: 15)

Fade effect ON

On-mode setting All keys and buttons

How to set the backlightFor On-PC Setup: See the Help menuprovided in “AX Remote Editor.”Or see “Setting the backlight” on page 34.For On-Remote Setup: See “Setting thebacklight” on page 34.

LIGHT button

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Locking the controls

– Hold functionTo prevent accidental operation, you canlock all the buttons with the Holdfunction. However, any programmedTimer functions will still be activatedwhile the controls are locked.

While pressing the COMMANDEROFF button, press the touch-key.The LCD display turns off.

When the controls are lockedIf you attempt to operate the RemoteCommander, a message reminding youto release the Hold function appears for10 seconds on the LCD display.

SULEARNNG

Press COMMANDER OFF and TAP LCD.

To unlock the controlsWhile pressing the COMMANDER OFFbutton, press the touch-key.With a beep sounds, the previous statusdisplay returns.

To turn off all thecomponents at one time

EPG MENU

SYSTEM CONTROL

OK

1 MORE43

COMPONENT

VOLUME

BACKX PRESS

2

RECALL

LIGHTTIMER

MUTING

SYNC-UP

CHANNEL

EXIT TOOLS

ALL OFF

LEARNNG

OFFCOMMANDER

If you press the ALL OFF button, all thepreset components turn off at the factorysetting.

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Setting the backlightThe LCD display’s backlight is preset atthe factory to activate whenever theRemote Commander (RM-AX4000) isoperated, and to switch off automaticallyif you do not operate for more than 10seconds.You can set the backlight automatic-offtime, the brightness, the setting of thefade effect, and which buttons activatethe backlight.To change this setting, perform thefollowing procedure.

1 While pressing theCOMMANDER OFF button,press the MUTING button.

OFFCOMMANDER

MUTING

“SET” appears as the Display title.

SET

SULEARNNG

LIGHT DISPLAY OTHER

If “LIGHT” does not flash on theLabel keys, press the Display title(SET) repeatedly until it appears.

2 Press “LIGHT” on the Label keys.LIGHT

“LIGHT” appears as the Display title.

LIGHT

SULEARNNG

OFF_TIME LEVEL FADE ON_MODE

3 Press “OFF_TIME” on the Labelkeys.OFF_TIME

The setting display for automatic-offtime of the backlight appears.

LIGHT

SULEARNNG

OFF_TIME (-) 10sec (+)

4 Press the (–) or (+) key to changethe automatic-off time of thebacklight.You can set the automatic-off timefrom 1 to 60 seconds. Each time the(–)/(+) key is pressed, the timedecreases/increases by 1 second. Forexample, “20sec” on the Label keysmeans 20 seconds.

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5 Press the BACK button or theCOMMANDER OFF button.

BACK

orOFF

COMMANDER


LIGHT

SULEARNNG


NoteWhen you set the automatic-off time tolonger than 10 seconds (factory setting), thebattery life may be shorter.

6 Press “LEVEL” on the Label keys.

LEVEL

The setting display for brightnessappears.

LIGHT

SULEARNNG

LEVEL (-) LEVEL 15 (+)

7 Press the (–) or (+) key to changethe brightness of the backlight.You can set the brightness from 1 to15. Each time the (–)/(+) key ispressed, the level decreases/increasesby 1.


BACK

orOFF

COMMANDER


LIGHT

SULEARNNG


9 Press “FADE” on the Label keys.

FADE

The setting display for fade effectappears.The current setting is shown insidethe [ ], while the other flashes.

LIGHT

SULEARNNG

FADE [ ON ] OFF

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10 Press the ON or OFF key toselect the fade effect of thebacklight.ON: fade in/out backlightOFF: normal backlightThe fade effect of the backlightchanges and a beep sounds each timeyou press the keys.


BACK

orOFF

COMMANDER


LIGHT

SULEARNNG


12 Press “ON_MODE” on the Labelkeys.

ON_MODE

The setting display for buttons toactivate the backlight appears.The current setting is shown insidethe [ ], while the other flashes.

LIGHT

SULEARNNG

ON_MODE LIGHT [ ALL ]

13 Press the LIGHT or ALL key toselect which buttons activate thebacklight.LIGHT: The backlight is activated bypressing the LIGHT button only.ALL: The backlight is activated bypressing any button on the RemoteCommander except the VOLUME +/–,CHANNEL +/– and COMMANDEROFF buttons.The buttons to activate backlightchanges and a beep sounds each timeyou press the keys.

NoteIn the “ALL” position, if you use theRemote Commander frequently, the batterylife may be shorter. In this case, shorten theautomatic-off time.


BACK

orOFF

COMMANDER


LIGHT

SULEARNNG



OFFCOMMANDER


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If you want to quit beforefinishingPress and hold the COMMANDER OFF buttonfor more than 2 seconds. The previous statusreturns, and the Remote Commander turns off.


Setting the LCD display

Setting the automatic-offtime of the LCD display

The Remote Commander (RM-AX4000) ispreset at the factory to switch off theLCD display automatically if you do notoperate it for more than 10 minutes.To change this setting, perform thefollowing procedure.


MUTING

OFFCOMMANDER


SET

SULEARNNG

LIGHT DISPLAY OTHER

If “DISPLAY” does not flash on theLabel keys, press the Display title(SET) repeatedly until it appears.

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2 Press “DISPLAY” on the Labelkeys.

DISPLAY

“DISPLAY” appears as the Displaytitle.

DISPLAY

SULEARNNG

DISP-OFF ALIGN CONTRAST

3 Press ”DISP-OFF” on the Labelkeys.

DISP-OFF

The setting display for automatic-offtime of the LCD display appears.

DISPLAY

SULEARNNG

DISP-OFF (-) 10min (+)

4 Press the (–) or (+) key to changethe automatic-off time of the LCDdisplay.You can set the automatic-off timefrom 1 to 30 minutes.Each time the (–)/(+) key is pressed,the minute decreases/increases by1 minute. For example, “02min” onthe Label keys means 2 minutes.


OFFCOMMANDER




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Calibrating the alignmentof the LCD display

You can calibrate the alignment of theLCD display if the Touch-keys are notworking properly.To change this setting, perform thefollowing procedure.

1 While pressing theCOMMANDER OFF button,press the MENU button and EXITbutton.

MENU EXITOFFCOMMANDER

The setting display for calibrating thealignment of the LCD displayappears.

ALIGNMENT

SULEARNNG

2 Press the point on the bottom-leftof the LCD display.The other point appears on the top-right of the LCD display.

ALIGNMENT

SULEARNNG

3 Press the point on the top-right ofthe LCD display.The square appears in the center ofthe LCD display.

ALIGNMENT

SULEARNNG

4 Press the square in the center ofthe LCD display.When the calibration is complete, thebeep sounds, and the LCD displayreturns to the selecting display ofdisplay setting.

DISPLAY

SULEARNNG

DISP-OFF ALIGN CONTRAST

NoteWhen calibrating, be sure to press the pointaccurately, otherwise the calibration will beoff and you will need to start over.


OFFCOMMANDER


If you want to quit beforefinishingPress and hold the COMMANDER OFF buttonfor more than 2 seconds. The RemoteCommander turns off.

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Setting the contrast of theLCD display

You can adjust the contrast of the LCDdisplay if the screen is not viewedproperly.To change this setting, perform thefollowing procedure.

1 While pressing theCOMMANDER OFF button,press the OK button.

OKOFF

COMMANDER

The setting display for contrastappears.

CONTRAST

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ENTER+10

8

0

7 9

POWER

REC

INPUT

DISPLAY MAIN/SUB

LIST

A/B

TOP MENU

LEARNNG

2 Press the CHANNEL +/– buttonto adjust the contrast of the LCDdisplay.CHANNEL

You can set the contrast level from 1to 15.CHANNEL +: Darker contrastCHANNEL –: Lighter contrast

NoteIf you press the CHANNEL +/– button andthe contrast level is already at theminimum/maximum level, the beep doesnot sound. The level can be set from 1 to 15.


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3 Press “BEEP” on the Label keys.

BEEP

The setting display for beep appears.The current setting is shown insidethe [ ], while the other flashes.

OTHER

SULEARNNG

BEEP [ ON ] OFF

4 Press the ON or OFF key to selectthe beep.ON: Turns on the beep.OFF: Turns off the beep.The beep setting changes and a beepsounds each time you press the key.


OFFCOMMANDER




Setting the beepThe Remote Commander (RM-AX4000) ispreset at the factory with theconfirmation beep set to on.To change this setting, perform thefollowing procedure.


MUTING

OFFCOMMANDER


SET

SULEARNNG

LIGHT DISPLAY OTHER

If “OTHER” does not flash on theLabel keys, press the Display title(SET) repeatedly until it appears.

2 Press “OTHER”on the Label keys.

OTHER

“OTHER” appears as the Display title.

OTHER

SULEARNNG

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Adjusting the clockYou can adjust the clock after setting.To change this setting, perform thefollowing procedure.


MUTING

OFFCOMMANDER


SET

SULEARNNG

LIGHT DISPLAY OTHER


2 Press “OTHER” on the Labelkeys.

OTHER


OTHER

SULEARNNG


3 Press “CLOCK” on the Labelkeys.

CLOCK

The setting display for clock appears.

CLOCK

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AMLEARNNG

SET STD_TIME

4 Press the F/f/g/G buttons tochange the time or day.Each time the G or g button ispressed, the Clock display changes inorder (the day y the hour ythe minute y the day).Each time the F or f button ispressed, the hour or minute changesby 1 hour or minute.Select the hour or minute by pressingthe (G/g) button first.


SET

With a beep sound, the clock isstarted. “OTHER” appears as theDisplay title.

OTHER

SULEARNNG


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OFFCOMMANDER




To change the display tothe daylight savings time(summer time) indication

You can select the standard time(STD_TIME) or summer time (DS_TIME).To change this setting, perform thefollowing procedure.


MUTING

OFFCOMMANDER


SET

SULEARNNG

LIGHT DISPLAY OTHER



OTHER


OTHER

SULEARNNG


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3 Press “DS_TIME” on the Labelkeys.

DS_TIME

The setting display for daylightsavings time appears.The current setting is shown insidethe [ ], while the other flashes.

OTHER

SULEARNNG

DS_TIME [STD_TIME] DS_TIME

4 Press the STD_TIME or DS_TIMEkey.

STD_TIME is 1 hour behind theDS_TIME.DS_TIME is 1 hour ahead of theSTD_TIME.The setting of the daylight savingstime changes and a beep sounds eachtime you press the keys.

NoteIn this case, the minute and second are notchanged.


OFFCOMMANDER




Adjusting the clock (continued)

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The following section explains On-Remote Setup. If you set the RemoteCommander by On-PC Setup, theseexplanations are not valid.

Setting the presetcodesYou should register components to theRemote Commander by setting theirpreset codes.Setting of the preset code is required inthe following cases:– To use a Sony component that is not

registered to the Remote Commanderby the default setting

– To use other brands of components

Example: To set up a Philips TV

1 See the tables in the supplied“Preset code lists,” and find thefour-digit preset code for thedesired component.If more than one preset code is listedfor the component, use the firstnumber on the list.For example, to set up a Philips TV,you would use the preset code “8011.”

TipThe first digit of the preset code means thetype of component (TV, VCR, etc.). Forfurther details, see the tables in thesupplied “Preset code lists.”


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3 Press “PRESET” on the Labelkeys.

PRESET

“PRESET” appears as the Displaytitle. The component name flashes onthe Label keys.If a page number such as “/1”appears to the right side of Displaytitle, multiple pages are available.Press the number to go to the nextpage.

PRESET /1

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4 Select the component name youwant the Remote Commander topreset by pressing the Label key(in this case, TV).

TV

The “TV” and current preset code (inthis case, “8001”) appear as the Labelkeys.“0” - “9,” “CLEAR” and “POWER”flash.

PRESET

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POWER

CLEAR

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TV　　　　　　　　　　　8001

NoteIf another remote control signal has alreadybeen learned, the delete confirmation messageappears. Register the components after deletingthe learned signal following the procedure ofthe LCD display.

PRESET

SULEARNNG

DELET LEARN? YES NO

5 Press the “8,” “0,” “1,” and “1”number keys.

TipEach time the CHANNEL +/– button ispressed, the preset code increases/decreases by 1.

If you make a mistake ininputtingPress the CLEAR key. The preset codereturns to the previous number.

6 Press the OK button.

OK

A beep sounds and the input presetcode appears on the Label keymomentarily.

PRESET

SULEARNNG

TV TV 8011 OK

“PRESET” appears as the Displaytitle.

PRESET /1

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Notes• If you enter a preset code that is not on the

table in the supplied “Preset code lists,” theRemote Commander beeps five times. Thedigits you input and “NG” appear on theLabel key after you press the OK button. Theprevious setting returns. If this happens,check the preset code, and try setting again.

• If you do not enter any data to the RemoteCommander for over 2 minutes between eachstep, the setup procedure will be canceled. Toset the preset code again, press the MUTINGbutton while pressing the COMMANDEROFF button.

• The first digit of the preset code means thetype of component (TV, VCR, etc.). Thecomponent corresponding to the four-digit ofthe preset code is set in step 5. If you registera component whose type is different fromthat previously preset to the Label keys, youcan, if necessary, change the componentnames as the Label keys (page 65).

• If you set a preset code after you inputcharacter contents (names, etc.) to the Labelkeys (page 65), they are cleared and return tothe original display. Edit the characters afteryou decide the component to be used bysetting a preset code.

• Except the DVD/Receiver combo (DAV), thecomponents with the built-in amplifiershould be registered as RCVR (Receiver). Allthe keys that are inoperative should beregistered by the learning function.

Using non-presetremote controloperations– Learning functionTo operate non-preset components orfunctions, use the following “learning”procedure to “teach” any of theprogrammable buttons and keys tooperate the functions of another remotecontrol. You can also use the Learningfunction to change the signal ofindividual keys and buttons after settingthe preset code (page 45).

Notes• You cannot perform this procedure before

setting the preset code. Set the preset codefirst.

• Some specific remote control signals may notbe learned.

• The learned signal may not work properly ifa target component’s remote control presetbutton has two different functions for a singlepress. If this occurs, teach the two signals fora Label key by referring to the “Learning upto 4 signals to one key” on page 49.

• If you do not perform learning steps within 2minutes, the learning process is cancelled.

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1 Place the Remote Commander(RM-AX4000) head to head withyour component’s remote control.


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“LEARN” appears as the Display title.The component name flashes on theLabel keys.If a page number such as “/1”appears to the right side of Displaytitle, multiple pages are available. Pressthe number to go to the next page.

LEARN /1

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4 Select the component name youwant the Remote Commander tolearn by pressing the Label key(in this case, TV).TV

The “TV” and “ LEARNLEARN ” appear on theDisplay title.The learnable keys and the preset keyflash alternately.

TV /1

SU

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POWER

WIDE

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INPUT

SWAP

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POWER

INPUT

SWAP

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Remote control for your component

about 1 - 3 inches(3 - 8 cm) away

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5 Press the key or button on theRemote Commander you want to“teach” the preset code to.

“ LEARNLEARN ” flashes and only the pressedkey remains on the LCD display.

TV /1

SULEARNLEARNNG

When you have programmed thebuttons on the RemoteCommanderThe names of buttons not on the LCD display(VOLUME +/–, CHANNEL +/–, MUTING,RECALL, MENU, EPG, TOOLS, EXIT, F, f, g,G and OK ) appear on the right Label keys.

To clear the learned signal froma key or buttonWhile pressing the SYNC-UP button,press the learned key or button you wantto clear.

SYNC-UP

The cleared key flashes together withother keys that are available for learning.

Learning up to 4 signals to onekeyThis is useful when the RemoteCommander is not working properly,even when the signal is learned for theRemote Commander using the Learningfunction. You can also use this function toswitch the input mode such as TV, etc., orto switch between DVD player and DVDrecorder operation with one key.

To re-teach already learned keys orbuttons, press the key or button whilepressing the LIGHT button.

INPUTLIGHT

“ LEARNLEARN ” flashes and the only the pressedkey remains on the LCD display.You can teach a maximum of 4 functionsto one key or button.

6 Press and hold the button on theother remote control until youhear a beep.(If you release the button before youhear a beep, the signal may not belearned correctly.)

“ LEARNLEARN ” stops flashing and stays lit.When the command has been learnedsuccessfully, the learned keys stay litand the other keys available forlearning flash alternately.

Notes• If “NG” flashes on the LCD display with

5 beep sounds, learning did not succeed.Try again steps 5 and 6.

• If you touch a wrong key by mistake,while pressing the SYNC-UP button,press the incorrect key again.

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BACK

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COMMANDER

“LEARN” appears as the Display title.

LEARN /1

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If you want to teach another signal,repeat steps 4 - 6.


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If the Remote Commander doesnot seem to be working properly,repeat from step 5.If the learned key or button does not operateproperly, teach once again. (For example, if thevolume becomes very loud after pressing theVOLUME + button just once, noise may haveinterfered during the learning procedure.)

When you teach signals to theVOLUME +/ – or MUTING buttons• If you have programmed any signal on the

VOLUME +/– or MUTING button forcomponents other than TV and RCVR(Receiver/Amplifier) using the learningfunction, that signal will be transmitted onlywhen you select that component.

• If you have programmed any signal for theVOLUME +/– or MUTING button of TV orRCVR (Receiver/Amplifier) using thelearning function, that signal will also betransmitted when you select anothercomponent.However, if you have programmed anysignal for the VOLUME +/– or MUTINGbutton of another component, that signal willbe transmitted only after you select thatcomponent.

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For accurate learning• Do not move the remote units during

the learning procedure.• Be sure to press and hold the button of

the other remote control until you hearthe confirmation beep.

• Use fresh batteries in both remotecontrol units.

• Avoid learning in places under directsunlight or strong fluorescent light.

• The remote control detector area maydiffer depending on each remote unit.If learning does not work, try changingthe positions of the two remote units.

• When you teach a remote control unitwith an interactive signal exchangesystem (supplied with some Sonyreceivers and amplifiers) to the RemoteCommander, the response signal of thecomponent may interfere with thelearning of the Remote Commander. Insuch a case, move to another room, etc.,where the signals will not interfere.

IMPORTANTBe sure to place the Remote Commanderout of the reach of small children or pets.Also, set the Hold function to lock the allthe buttons on the Remote Commander(page 33) when it is not used. Devices suchas air conditioners, heaters, electricappliances, and electric shutters orcurtains receiving an infrared signal can bedangerous if misused.

Programming a seriesof commands with justone button–System Control functionWith the System Control function, youcan program a series of commands (amacro) and execute them by pressing justone button. For example, when youwatch a video, a series of operations likethe ones below are necessary.Example:1 Turn on the TV.2 Turn on the video (VCR).3 Turn on the amplifier (RCVR).4 Set the input selector of the

amplifier to VIDEO 1.5 Set the input mode of the TV to

VIDEO 1.6 Start video playback.

You can program up to 32 consecutiveoperation steps to each of the SYSTEMCONTROL buttons (1 - 4) or the SystemControl keys (SYSTEM 5 - 8).

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2 Press “MACRO” on the Labelkeys.

MACRO

“MACRO” appears as the Displaytitle.

MACRO

SULEARNNG

SYSTEM XPRESS

3 Press “SYSTEM” on the Labelkeys.

SYSTEM

“SYSTEM” appears as the Displaytitle.

SYSTEM

SULEARNNG

SYSTEM5 SYSTEM6 SYSTEM7 SYSTEM8

4 Select the System Control nameby pressing the SYSTEMCONTROL button or the SystemControl key (in this case, SYSTEMCONTROL 2 button).SYSTEM CONTROL

2

“COMPONENT” appears as theDisplay title. The component nameflashes on the Label keys.If a page number such as “/1”appears to the right side of Displaytitle, multiple pages are available.Press the number to go to the nextpage.

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5 Select the component name youwant the Remote Commander toprogram the series of commands(a macro) by pressing the Labelkey (in this case, TV).

TV

The “TV” appears as the Display title,and the programmable keys for theselected component flash.

TV /1

SU

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POWER

WIDEINPUT

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DISPLAY MAIN/SUB

2PIC

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TV_TUNER ANT/SW

6 Press the key(s) or button(s) forthe desired operation.If you want to turn on the TV, pressthe POWER key.

POWER

If you want to add commands from adifferent component, press theCOMPONENT button and then selectthe component name from the Labelkeys.

When you have programmed thebuttons on the RemoteCommanderThe names of buttons not on the LCD display(VOLUME +/–, CHANNEL +/–, MUTING,RECALL, MENU, EPG, TOOLS, EXIT, F, f, g,G and OK ) appear on the right Label keys.

When the maximum of 32 steps areinput, the System Control macroprogramming finishes and a beepsounds, and the System Controlmacro displays in order.“SYSTEM” appears as the Displaytitle.

SYSTEM

SULEARNNG


Notes• You can input up to 32 steps for one

System Control function.• If you need a manual delay between two

steps, press the TIMER button to add aninterval of 250 ms. (ms: 1/1000 second)

• The Display title and the LIGHT buttonare not counted as steps.

7 When you have programmed allthe keys and buttons, press theCOMMANDER OFF button.

OFFCOMMANDER

A beep sounds, the System Controlmacro programming finishes anddisplays in order.


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If you want to quit beforefinishingPress and hold the COMMANDER OFF buttonfor more than 2 seconds. The setting iscanceled, and the Remote Commander turnsoff.

If you want to return to theprevious displayPress the BACK button or the COMMANDEROFF button. The previous LCD display returns.

Notes• If you interrupt the procedure at any point

for over 2 minutes, the setting is cancelledand the series of commands (a macro) will beprogrammed to that point. In this case, clearthe program (page 54) and start again fromstep 1 to set the entire program from thebeginning. You cannot continue from whereyou left off.

• If you set the preset code (page 45) orprogram a new signal by learning (page 47)on a key or button that has beenprogrammed in the System Control macro,the new signal will be transmitted when youpress the corresponding SYSTEM CONTROLbutton or System Control key.

• If you try to program more than 32 steps, theSystem Control macro programming finishes,and the 32 steps you have programmed areregistered. If you want to program again,clear the program (page 54) and start againfrom step 1.

About the order of operationstepsSome of the components may not acceptconsecutive remote control signals. Forexample, a TV generally does not react to thenext signal immediately after the Power-onsignal. So, a series of commands such as TVpower-on and input select may not workproperly. In this case, insert other signals likethe example below;TV power-on t VCR power-on t VCRplayback t TV input select

To clear programmed seriesof commands for SYSTEMCONTROL button or SystemControl key


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MACRO


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3 Press “SYSTEM” on the Labelkeys.

SYSTEM

“SYSTEM” appears as the Displaytitle.

SYSTEM

SULEARNNG


4 While pressing the SYNC-UPbutton, press the programmedkey or button you want to clear.A beep sounds, “SYSTEM” appears asthe Display title.

SYSTEM

SULEARNNG



OFFCOMMANDER


If you want to quit beforefinishingPress and hold the COMMANDER OFF buttonfor more than 2 seconds. The setting iscanceled, and the Remote Commander turnsoff.

If you want to return to theprevious displayPress the BACK button or the COMMANDEROFF button. The previous LCD display returns.

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3 Press “XPRESS” on the Labelkeys.

XPRESS

The setting display for XPRESS macroactivation appears.The current setting is shown insidethe [ ], while the other flashes.

MACRO

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XPRESS Macro ON [ OFF ]

4 Press the ON or OFF key to selectthe XPRESS macro activation.ON: Turns on the XPRESS macroactivation.OFF: Turns off the XPRESS macroactivation.The setting of the XPRESS macroactivation changes each time youpress the key.


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Setting the XPRESSmacro activationYou can switch the XPRESS macroactivation to on or off when selecting theXPRESS function.If you set to off, the XPRESS displayappears without sending the XPRESSmacro.To change this setting, perform thefollowing procedure.


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Controlling the volumeof visual componentsconnected to an audiocomponent

The Remote Commander (RM-AX4000) isfactory preset based on the assumptionthat you hear the sound of your visualcomponents from your TV speakers, andthat you hear sound of your audiocomponents from the loudspeakersconnected to your amplifier.

This feature enables you to control thevolume of your TV or amplifier withoutselecting TV or RCVR each time tocontrol the volume.For example, to control the volume whileusing a VCR, you do not need to selectthe TV to control the TV volume. Withthe Remote Commander, you can switchthe volume of all the visual componentsto the amplifier.

The following table shows the factorysetting of component/volume control.

Component Controls the volume of

TV TV

A-CBL TV

D-SAT TV

DVD TV

VCR TV

CD RCVR

RCVR RCVR

DVDVR TV

DVD-R TV

D-CBL TV

DAV DAV

PJ (Projector) PJ

TAPE RCVR

MD RCVR

LIGHT ———

However, if your visual components areconnected to an audio component, youprobably hear TV or VCR sound from theloudspeakers via your amplifier, notfrom your TV speakers. In this case, youneed to change the factory preset so thatyou can control the volume of yourvisual components without first havingto switch to the amplifier.


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2 Press the Display title (SET) once.

SET

“VOLUME” flashes on the Label keys.

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LABEL VOLUME LIGHT DISPLAY

3 Press “VOLUME” on the Labelkeys.

VOLUME

The setting display of volume controlappears.The current setting is shown insidethe [ ], while the other flashes.

VOLUME

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VISUAL [ TV ] RCVR

4 Press the TV or RCVR key toselect the volume control.TV: You will hear the sound of yourvisual components from your TVspeakers.RCVR: You will hear the sound ofyour visual components from theloudspeakers connected to youramplifier.The volume control setting changesand a beep sounds each time youpress the keys.


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Notes• If you have already programmed any signal

for the VOLUME or MUTING button of eachcomponent by “learning,” the procedureabove will not change the function of theVOLUME and MUTING buttons.

• If you have programmed volume controlsignals on the VOLUME or MUTING buttonsof a TV or RCVR, you can only use thatsignal when you select TV or RCVR. Forother components, the preset volume controlsignals for TV or RCVR (depending on theabove setting procedure) will be transmitted.To use the new signals, you need to programeach button for each component by thelearning procedure (page 47).

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Setting the TimerUp to 8 Timers can be set on the RemoteCommander (RM-AX4000). You canprogram the Timer for the day of theweek, the hour, the minute and a series ofcommands (a macro). You can set eachTimer to be executed or not.To program the Timer, perform thefollowing procedure.

To program the Timer


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SET /1

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2 Press “TIMER” on the Label keys.

TIMER

“TIMER” appears as the Display title.The Timer numbers “PROG1” -“PROG4” flash on the Label keys.If a page number such as “/1”appears to the right side of Displaytitle, multiple pages are available.Press the number to go to the nextpage.

TIMER /1

SULEARNNG


3 Select the Timer number youwant the Remote Commander toset the Timer by pressing theLabel key (in this case, PROG4).

PROG4

The “PROG4” appears as the Displaytitle.“SU” and “12:00 AM” appear on theClock display.

PROG4 /1

SU

AMOFF

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ON/OFF MACRO TIME TEST

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MACRO

“COMPONENT” appears as theDisplay title. The component namesflash on the Label keys.If a page number such as “/1”appears to the right side of Displaytitle, multiple pages are available.Press the number to go to the nextpage.

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5 Select the component name youwant the Remote Commander toprogram the series of commands(a macro) by pressing the Labelkey.The “TV” appears as the Display title,and the programmable keys for theselected component flash.

TV /1

SU

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ENTER

8

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POWER

WIDEINPUT

SWAP

DISPLAY MAIN/SUB

2PIC

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TV_TUNER ANT/SW

6 Press the key(s) or button(s) forthe desired operation.If you want to turn on the TV, pressthe POWER key.

POWER

If you want to add commands from adifferent component, press theCOMPONENT button and then selectthe component name from the Labelkeys.

When you have programmed thebuttons on the RemoteCommanderThe names of buttons not on the LCD display(VOLUME +/–, CHANNEL +/–, MUTING,RECALL, MENU, EPG, TOOLS, EXIT, F, f, g,G and OK ) appear on the right Label key.

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When the maximum of 32 steps areinput, the Timer macro programmingfinishes and a beep sounds, and theTimer macro displays in order.

PROG4

SU

AMOFF

LEARNNG


Notes• You can input up to 32 steps for one

Timer.• If you need a manual delay between two

steps, press the TIMER button to add aninterval of 250 ms. (ms: 1/1000 second)

• The Display title and the LIGHT buttonare not counted as steps.

7 When you have programmed allthe keys and buttons, press theCOMMANDER OFF button.

OFFCOMMANDER

A beep sounds, the Timer macroprogramming finishes and isdisplayed in order.

8 Press “TIME” on the Label keys.

TIME

“SET” and “SU” flash and “12:00 AM”lights on the Clock display.

PROG4

SU

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SET TIME

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9 Press the F or f button to set theday(s) of the week.Each time the F or f button is pressedthe day(s) of the week change asfollows.

SU : SundayMO : MondayTU : TuesdayWE : WednesdayTH : ThursdayFR : FridaySA : Saturday

Then, press the g button. The day(s)of the week is set.“12” “AM” and “SET” flash.

10 Press the F/f/g/G buttons tochange the time.Each time the G or g button ispressed, the Clock display changes inorder (the day(s) y the hour y theminute y the day(s)).Each time the F or f button ispressed, the hour or minute changesby 1 hour or minute.


SET

With a beep sound, the timer settingchanges.

PROG4 /1

SU

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12 Press the ON/OFF or TEST keyto activate the Timer.ON/OFF: With a beep sound, “ON”appears on the top-right of the LCDdisplay, and the Remote Commanderenters the Timer standby mode.TEST: You can check the Timer macroby transmitting the signals.

PROG4

SU

AMON

LEARNNG


To reset the timer standby mode,press the ON/OFF key again.

PROG4

SU

AMOFF

LEARNNG



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Notes• Some Timer may not be executed at the set

time because of conflicts with other set Timer.If the execution time arrives while anotherTimer is running, the later Timer begins onlyafter the first one ends.In this case also, the program may not beexecuted at the set time. So, set the Timerregarding the contents and the duration ofthe Timer execution.

• When using the Timer on this RemoteCommander, only one setting can be assignedto one program. If you want to set the Timerto turn on at a programmed time, and to setthe Timer to turn off at another time,program the two settings separately.

• If there are some programs set to be executedat the same time, they start in order from thelowest Timer number.

• According to the status of the componentoperated by the Timer, the next programmight not function successfully. When settinga Timer, check carefully the setting of otherprograms.

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To clear a Timer macro


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2 Press “TIMER” on the Label keys.

TIMER

“TIMER” appears as the Display title.The Timer numbers “PROG1” -“PROG4” flash on the Label keys.If a page number such as “/1”appears to the right side of Displaytitle, multiple pages are available.Press the number to go to the nextpage.

TIMER /1

SULEARNNG


3 Select the Timer number youwant the Remote Commander toclear the Timer by pressing theLabel key.The selected Timer number appears asthe Display title.

PROG4 /1

SU

AMOFF

LEARNNG


4 Press the MACRO key if theTimer macro has already beenprogrammed.

MACRO

“DELETE MACRO?” appears on theLabel key and “YES” and “NO” flash.

PROG4 /1

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5 Press “YES” on the Label keys.

YES

The Timer macro is cleared, then“COMPONENT” appears as theDisplay title.

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If you press the NO keyThe Timer macro is not cleared, and thedisplay returns to step 3.


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Changing the names oflabelsYou can change the names of the XPRESSfunction, components, System Controlkeys and Timer on the Label keys to themost suitable name using up to 8characters or digits.To change the names, perform thefollowing procedure.

Example: To change the name ofthe component(TV).


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2 Press the Display title (SET) once.

SET

“LABEL” flashes on the Label keys.

SET /2

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LABEL VOLUME LIGHT DISPLAY

3 Press “LABEL” on the Label keys.

LABEL

“LABEL” appears as the Display title.

LABEL

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XPRESS COMPO SYSTEM TIMER

4 Select the type of Label key youwant the Remote Commander tochange by pressing the Label key(in this case, COMPO).XPRESS: Display XPRESS names. Tochange the Label keys, press theDisplay title.COMPO: Displays component names.To change the Label key, press theDisplay title.SYSTEM: Displays SYSTEM5 - 8. Tochange the Label key, press theDisplay title.TIMER: Displays PROG1 - 4. Tochange the Label key, press theDisplay title.

To change the componentname as the Display titlePress and hold the Display title for thecomponent name displayed for more than 2seconds. The Remote Commander entersthe component name changing mode.

5 Press the Label key of the nameyou want to change.The Remote Commander enters theLabel setting mode.

COMPO (Example: TV)The cursor flashes on the left side ofthe Display title.

TV

SU

21 3

54 6JKLGHI MNO

TUVPQRS WXYZ

SYMBOL 2SYMBOL 1

ABC DEF

8

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CLEAR

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6 Input digits or characters for theLabel key by pressing the numberkeys (0 -9), SYMBOL 1 key orSYMBOL 2 key on the Touch-key.Begin inputting digits or charactersfrom the left. Press the number keyrepeatedly until you obtain thedesired digit or character.The digits or characters are assignedto the keys as follows.

1: 12: A c B c C c a c b c c c 23: D c E c F c d c e c f c 34: G c H c I c g c h c i c 45: J c K c L c j c k c l c 56: M c N c O c m c n c o c 67: P c Q c R c S c p c q c r c s c 78: T c U c V c t c u c v c 89: W c X c Y c Z c w c x c y c z c 90: 0SYMBOL 1: ! c & c / c ? c $ c % c *c # c + c - c : c , c . c | c spaceSYMBOL 2: space c ( c ) c < c > ct c T c R c r c b c B c ” c ’ c ~c _If you make a mistake, move thecursor to the desired position bypressing the G or g button, and inputagain.If you press the CLEAR key, the Labelkey returns to the previous display.

7 Press the OK button to decide thename.

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Erasing all the settings– ResetYou can clear all the settings to reset theRemote Commander to its factorysettings.


MUTING

OFFCOMMANDER


SET /1

SULEARNNG


2 Press the Display title (SET)twice.

SET

“OTHER” flashes on the Label keys.

SET /3

SULEARNNG

OTHER


OTHER

“RESET” flashes on the Label key.

OTHER

SULEARNNG


4 Press the “RESET” on the Labelkeys.

RESET

“YES” and “NO” flash on the Labelkey.

RESET

SULEARNNG

ALL RESET? YES NO

5 Press the “YES” on the Labelkeys.

YES

“REALLY?” appears and “NO” and“YES” flash on the LCD display.

RESET

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Specifications

Operating distanceApprox. 32.8 ft. (10 meters) (varies dependingon components of different manufacturers)

Power requirementsRemote control and backlight: Four size AA(R6) batteries

Battery lifeApprox. 5 months (a Sony TV turned on/offup to approx. 500 times per day)

DimensionsApprox. 4 3/4 × 1 1/4 × 7 in. (w × h × d)(118 × 31.2 × 175 mm)

Mass12 oz. (320 g) (not including batteries)

Learnable signals*Capacity per signal: up to 300 bitSignal frequency range: 455 kHz and up to300 kHzSignal interval: up to 1 second

* Some signals cannot be learned by theRemote Commander, even though the signalscomply with these specifications.

Design and specifications are subject to changewithout notice.

Additional Information

Precautions•Do not drop the unit or give a shock to

the unit, or it may cause a malfunction.•Do not leave the unit in a location near

heat sources, or in a place subject todirect sunlight, excessive dust or sand,moisture, rain or mechanical shock.

•Do not put foreign objects into the unit.Should any liquid or solid object fallinto the unit, have it checked byqualified personnel before operatingthe unit any further.

•Do not expose the remote controldetectors of your components to directsunlight or other strong illumination.Too much light there can interfere withremote control operations.

•Be sure to place the Commander out ofthe reach of small children or pets.Devices such as air conditioners,heaters, electric appliances, and electricshutters or curtains receiving aninfrared signal can be dangerous ifmisused.

MaintenanceClean the surface with a soft clothslightly moistened with water or a milddetergent solution. Do not use any typeof solvent such as alcohol, benzine orthinner as they may damage the finish ofthe surface.

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ation

TroubleshootingIf you have problems setting up or using the Remote Commander, first check thebatteries (page 10), then check the items below.

Continued

Trouble with the Remote Commander's basic settings

Problem

The Remote Commanderdoes not turn on.

The LCD display turnsoff automatically.

The beep does not sound.

The touch-keys do notwork properly at theright position.

The LCD display doesnot light up even thoughthe Remote Commanderis turned on.

XPRESS function doesnot perform On-RemoteSetup.

Trouble with operation mode

Problem

The components I wantto operate do not workeven when the keys onthe Remote Commanderare pressed.

The audio/visualcomponent's volume isnot controlled by theRemote Commander.

Solution

Check the remaining battery level. If low, replace with newones.

The Remote Commander is preset at the factory to turn thedisplay off automatically if you do not operate for more than 10minutes. You can reset the automatic-off time to 1-30 minutes(page 34).

The beep is turned off. Turn the beep on (page 41).

Calibrate the alignment of the LCD display (page 39).

The contrast level is too low. Set the contrast of the LCD displayhigher. While pressing the COMMANDER OFF button, pressthe OK button. And then press theCHANNEL + button a few times to increase the contrast.

In case of On-Remote Setup, XPRESS function controls only thepower on/off of the component. If you want to control the inputselector of the TV, etc., follow the procedure for On-PC Setup.

Solution

• Get closer to the component. The maximum operatingdistance is approximately 32.8 ft. (10 m).

• Check that you are aiming the Remote Commander directlyat the component, and that there are no obstructions betweenthe Remote Commander and the component.

• Turn on the components first, if necessary.• Check that the component has infrared remote capability. For

example, if your component did not come with the Remotecommander, it probably is not capable of being controlled bya Remote Commander.

• If your visual components are connected to an audiocomponent,For On-PC Setup: See the Help menu provided in “AX RemoteEditor.”For On-Remote Setup: See “Controlling the volume of visualcomponents connected to an audio component” on page 57.

• You have assigned another component to the Label key whichwas originally set as TV or RCVR at the factory (page 45). Inthis case, the volume cannot be controlled when you select acomponent other than TV or RCVR.

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Problem

A System Control keydoes not work properly.

Even if I set the Timermacro, the componentdoes not work properly.

Even if I operate anXPRESS function, the TVdoes not turn on, or itturns off.

Even if I operate anXPRESS function, theSource component doesnot turn on, or it turnsoff.

Solution

• Make sure that you have programmed the commands in thecorrect order (page 51).

• Try changing the orientation of the Remote Commander. Ifthat does not help, try placing the components as close toeach other as possible.

• Check the status of the components and make sure that youhave set the components properly to receive commands.

• The preset codes are changed or new signals have beenlearned for a key or button that has been programmed with aseries of commands. In this case, the new signals aretransmitted when the series of commands is executed.

• The component could not receive the signal from the RemoteCommander successfully. When using the Timer, check thefollowing.– Check that the Timer macro functions correctly by pressing

the TEST key, after setting the Timer macro (page 59).– Check the location of the Remote Commander.

• The status of the component is not suitable for operation (forexample, you programmed the power-on setting, assumingthat power of the component is off when the Timer turns on.However, if the power of the component is on when thecomponent receives the signal from the Remote Commander,the component will turn off).

• The Remote Commander memorizes the status of thecomponent's input selector and power on/off. However, ifyou turn on/off the component with the remote control oroperate the component directly, it will not recognize thecurrent component status. In this case, press the SYNC-UPbutton to synchronize with the status of the currentcomponent and the Remote Commander.

• If the TV turns off by its own Sleep function, the RemoteCommander does not recognize its status. Turn off the TVwith the Remote Commander. You can also turn off the TV atthe scheduled time with the Timer on the RemoteCommander.

• The Remote Commander memorizes the status of thecomponent's input selector and power on/off. However, ifyou turn on/off the component with the remote control oroperate the component directly, it will not recognize thecurrent component status. In this case, press SYNC-UP buttonto synchronize the status of the current component and theRemote Commander.


Troubleshooting (continued)

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ation

Problem

Even if I operate anXPRESS function, theinput selector of the TVor RCVR (Receiver/Amplifier) does notachieve the correctstatus.

Air-Slide does not workproperly.

Trouble with setting mode

Problem

Even if I set a presetcode, the componentdoes not work.

Learning fails.

Solution

• The Remote Commander memorizes the status of thecomponent's input selector and power on/off. However, ifyou turn on/off the component with the remote control oroperate the component directly, it will not recognize thecurrent component status. In this case, press the SYNC-UPbutton to synchronize the status of the current componentand the Remote Commander.


Make sure to slide your finger from the top-left on the LCDdisplay. If you slide other than from the top-left, Air-Slidecannot recognize the action.

Solution

• Set the preset code correctly. If the preset code that is listedfirst for your component does not work, try all the presetcodes for your component in the order in which they arelisted in the supplied “Preset Code Lists.”

• Some features may not be preset. If some or all of the keys donot function correctly even after you have set the presetcodes, use the learning function to program the remotecontrol signals for the component (page 47).

• If you set a preset code after inputting character contents,they are cleared and return to the original display. Edit thecharacters after you decide the component to be used bysetting a preset code.

• Make sure to place the Remote Commander (RM-AX4000)and remote control about 1-3 inches (3-8 cm) apart. Check theremaining battery level of the remote control. If low, replacewith new ones.

• Avoid learning in places under direct sunlight or strongfluorescent light.

• When you teach a remote control unit with an interactivesignal exchange system (supplied with some of Sony'sreceivers and amplifiers) to the Remote Commander, theresponse signal of component may interfere with the learningof the Remote Commander. In such a case, move to anotherroom, etc., where the signals will not interfere.

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Problem

The keys learned do notoperate properly.

“NG” flashes 5 timeswhen learning.

“NG” flashes twice whenlearning.

The Remote Commanderdoes not memorize theradio band change (AM/FM) or frequency.

The setting display doesnot appear.

The setting displayfinishes in process of thesetting.

“PRESET”, “LEARN”,“MACRO”, ”TIMER”,and ”LABEL” do notappear on the LCDdisplay.

Solution

Make sure that the Remote Commander has learned the correctsignals. See “For accurate learning” (page 51) and try thelearning procedure again (page 48).

• Leaning has not succeeded. After checking the following, trythe learning procedure again (page 48).– Change the distance between the Remote Commander and

remote control.– See “For accurate learning” (page 51).

• The preset codes cannot be set. See the supplied “Preset codelists” and try setting the preset codes again (page 45).

• Learned signals have been programmed for the button or keyto which you want to set the learning, System Controlfunction.Clear the learned signals (page 54) and try setting again.

• Learn the signal within 10 sec after selecting a key/buttonyou want to teach.

The Remote Commander cannot learn them. If you want toadjust the radio band or frequency, operate it manually.

The batteries are weak. Replace with new ones.

The batteries are weak. Replace with new ones.

These setting only appear with On-PC setup. To see these items,use the AX Remote Editor software.

Troubleshooting (continued)

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Others

Problem

I want to restore all thesettings.

I want to use multiplecomponents (such as aDVD/VCR combo) withXPRESS function.

I want to set a DVDplayer for both XPRESSDVD and XPRESS CD.

If the batteries die, arethe learned signals lost?

My PC cannot recognizethe USB connection.

Solution

In AX Remote Editor, click “Tools” on the menu bar, then select“Update Firmware for Remote” to update the firmware of theRemote Commander. If the firmware is updated, all the settingsor learned data of the Remote Commander are deleted and theRemote Commander is set back to the factory setting.

When you have a multiple components (such as a DVD/VCRcombo), select only one of either component type. For example,in the case of a DVD/VCR combo, select “DVD” or ”VCR”. Ifyou select both components, the XPRESS function will not workproperly.

For On-PC Setup: You can set multiple XPRESS functions forone component. For example, when you watch a DVD, you canset the sound to output from the TV. Or, when you listen to aCD, you can set the sound to output from the RCVR (Receiver/Amplifier).For On-Remote Setup: You can set an XPRESS function for onlyone component. Choose either XPRESS_DVD or XPRESS_CD.

No. The signals are not deleted because they are stored in thenonvolatile memory.

• Make sure to install the USB driver properly (page 17).• The batteries may be weak. Replace with new ones if the

battery icon appears.• If the connection goes thorough the HUB, some PCs do not

recognize it. In this case, connect it directly to the USB port ofyour PC.

• The Remote Commander does not work by the bus power. Ifyou use it in the USB mode, make sure to install newbatteries.

For the customers in the U.S.A.

Customer Support InformationAfter you have read through this manual, if you still cannot get the Remote Commander to workproperly, call the Sony Customer Support Helpline at 1-800-822-2217.

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KEY DISPLAY

POWER

1 – 9, 0, ENTER

•

2PIC

SWAP

DISPLAY

MAIN/SUB

INPUT

WIDE

F

f

g

G

OK

EPG

MENU

TVFUNCTION

To turn the power on/off

To change the channel (Tochange to channel 5, forexample, press 0 and 5, orpress 5 and ENTER.)

To enter the subchannelnumber

To turn on/off the twinpictures

To swap the main picture andthe sub picture

To display the currentchannel on TV

To switch the sound of theduplex broadcast

To change the input mode

To switch to the WIDE mode

To move the cursor upward

To move the cursordownward

To move the cursor to theright

To move the cursor to the left

To enter the selection of theMENU display

To use the program guide

To call up the MENU

Appendix

Table of presetfunctions

NoteThere may be some components or functionsthat cannot be operated with this RemoteCommander.

KEY DISPLAY

EXIT

TOOLS

VOLUME +

VOLUME –

CHANNEL +

CHANNEL –

MUTING

RECALL

TV_TUNER

ANT/SW

NORMAL

SOUND

PICTURE

SLEEP

FUNCTION

To exit the MENU

To go into the OPTIONsetting mode

Volume up (TV)

Volume down (TV)

Channel up

Channel down

To mute the volume on theTV. Press again to turnmuting off.

To select the channelpreviously selected

To return to the TV (to resetthe external input)

To switch the multiplexantenna input

To return the picture andsound quality to the standardstatus

To select the sound adjustingmode

To select the picture adjustingmode

To operate SLEEP function onthe TV (works only for a TVwith SLEEP function)

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Continued

KEY DISPLAY

POWER

1 – 9, 0, ENTER

+100

DISPLAY

VOLUME +

VOLUME –

CHANNEL +

CHANNEL –

MUTING

RECALL

A-CBL (Analog Cable box)FUNCTION



To select numbers 100 andabove

To turn on the display

Volume up (TV)

Volume down (TV)

Channel up

Channel down



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Table of preset functions(continued)

KEY DISPLAY

POWER

1 – 9, 0, ENTER

•

INFO

S.INDEX

DISPLAY

FAVORITE

INPUT

F

f

g

G

OK

EPG

MENU

EXIT

TOOLS

VOLUME +

VOLUME –

CHANNEL +

CHANNEL –

MUTING

D-SAT (Digital Satellite)FUNCTION




To display programinformation

To bring up the Station Index


To use the “FAVORITE”function

To switch the output of theSAT receiver to the TV (Whenconnecting a TV cable orantenna to the receiver, theoutput switches between aTV and SAT program)







To call up the MENU

To exit the MENU


Volume up (TV)

Volume down (TV)

Channel up

Channel down


KEY DISPLAY

RECALL

CATEGORY

ANT/SW

OUTPUT

FUNCTION


Category guide

To switch the antenna inputin order

Cyclic HDTV outputresolution

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Continued

KEY DISPLAY

POWER

1 – 9, 0

+10

ENTER

A/B

m

N

M

TOP_MENU

x

X

DISPLAY

.

Z*

>

T•

SUBTITLE

•t

F

f

g

G

OK

MENU

DVD (DVD player)FUNCTION

To turn to the power on/off

Number buttons: To set itemsselected from the screen


To enter a setting or to setitems selected from the screen

To decide the distancebetween A and B

To rewind

To play

To fast-forward

To display the TOP Menu

To stop

To pause

To show the current playstatus on the screen

To proceed to the previouslocation or song

To open or close the tray

To proceed to the nextlocation or song

To briefly replay the scene

To go to the previous frame

To switch the subtitle

To briefly fast-forward thescene

To go to the next frame






To call up the MENU

KEY DISPLAY

EXIT

VOLUME +

VOLUME –

MUTING

TIME

SET_UP

TSLOW

SLOWt

REPEAT

PLAYMODE

EDIT

DISC

TSEARCH

SEARCHt

FUNCTION

To return to the previousdisplay on the MENU

Volume up (TV)

Volume down (TV)


To change the time display

To call up the setting upmenu

Slow playback in the reversedirection

Slow playback in the forwarddirection

To go into the repeat mode

To change the playback mode

To switch the edit mode toon/off

To change a disc

To search in the reversedirection

To search in the forwarddirection

* The Z key does not work unless pressed formore than 1 second (factory setting).

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KEY DISPLAY

POWER

1 – 9, 0, ENTER

m

N

M

REC*1

x

X

DISPLAY

MAIN/SUB

Z*2

INPUT

•t

F

f

g

G

OK

MENU

EXIT

VOLUME +

VOLUME –

CHANNEL +

CHANNEL –

MUTING

PLAY x2

Q.TIMER

VCR (Video Cassette Recorder)FUNCTION



To rewind

To play

To fast-forward

To record

To stop

To pause

To activate the on-screendisplay

To switch the sound of theduplex broadcast

To eject a cassette


CM skip function






To call up the MENU

To exit the MENU

Volume up (TV)

Volume down (TV)

Channel up

Channel down


To play at double speed

To select the recording timeby 30 minutes and beginrecording

*1 To avoid accidental recording, the REC keydoes not work unless pressed for more than1 second (factory setting).

*2 The Z key does not work unless pressed formore than 1 second (factory setting).

KEY DISPLAY

SP/LP

H.S.REW

COUNTER

ANT/SW

TSEARCH

SEARCHt

LINE1

LINE2

DV_IN

TV_TUNER

FUNCTION

To switch the tape speed

To rewind at high speed

To change the counter display

To switch the antenna output

REVIEW locked picturesearch

CUE locked picture search

To select the input source:LINE 1

To select the input source:LINE 2

To select the input source: DV

To return to the TV (to resetthe external input)

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Continued

KEY DISPLAY

POWER

1 – 9, 0, ENTER

•

INFO

m

N

M

S.INDEX

REC*2

x

X

DISPLAY

.

FAVORITE

>

INPUT

T•LIST*1

•t

F

f

g

G

OK

DVR (Digital Video Recorder)FUNCTION





To rewind

To play

To fast-forward

To bring up the Station Index

To record

To stop

To pause


To select the previous track

To use the "FAVORITE"function

To select the next track

To switch the output of theSAT receiver to the TV(When connecting a TV cableor antenna to the receiver, theoutput switches between aTV and SAT program)


To call up the title of therecorded program







KEY DISPLAY

EPG*1

MENU

EXIT

TOOLS

VOLUME +

VOLUME –

CHANNEL +

CHANNEL –

MUTING

RECALL

REPLAY*1

LIVE_TV*1

ANT/SW

– PAGE*1

PAGE +*1

– THUMBS*1

THUMBS +*1

CATEGORY

HOME

VIEWER

FUNCTION


To call up the MENU

To exit the MENU


Volume up (TV)

Volume down (YV)

Channel up

Channel down



To replay, or to go into REC/REVIEW mode during play(After about 5-second rewind,replay begins.)

To bring up Master Guide

To switch the antenna output

Page down

Page up

To select the desired recordedprogram (It is necessary tohave recorded the desiredprogram.)

To select the desired recordedprogram (It is necessary tohave recorded the desiredprogram.)

Category guide

To return to the home displayfrom any display

To display a drop menu andtoggle to change the user

*1 This key corresponds to Tivo service or the replayservice. Refer to its instruction manual for details.


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KEY DISPLAY

POWER

1 – 9, 0

+10

ENTER

m

N

M

x

X

DISPLAY

.

Z*

>

CLEAR

D.SKIP

VOLUME +

VOLUME –

MUTING

REPEAT

SHUFFLE

PROGRAM

CONTINUE

CD (CD player)FUNCTION


To select the track number


To enter the setting

To rewind

To play

To fast-forward

To stop

To pause

To switch the display of theCD player to turn on/off


To open/close


To clear the setting

To select the next disc

Volume up (RCVR)

Volume down (RCVR)

To mute the volume. Pressagain to turn muting off.

To select repeat play mode

To play in random order

To use for program play

To select continuous playmode

KEY DISPLAY

DISC

TRACK

EDIT

DSP_MODE

PLAYMODE

FADER

FUNCTION

To decide the numeric keyoperation

To decide the numeric keyoperation

To go into the setting mode ofautomatic program and timefade

To toggle the mode of DSPadded to the CD


To toggle the fade-in/fade-out operation

* The Z key does not work unless pressed formore than 1 second (factory setting).

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Continued

KEY DISPLAY

EXIT

VOLUME +

VOLUME –

CHANNEL +

CHANNEL –

MUTING

S.FIELD

GENRE

MODE

T.TONE

– CENTER

CENTER +

– REAR

REAR +

– SUB_WOOFER

SUB_WOOFER +

TD.INPUT

D.INPUTt

FUNCTION

To exit the MENU

Volume up (RCVR)

Volume down (RCVR)

Presetting or turning frequencyto a higher: +

Presetting or turning frequencyto a lower: -


To turn on/off the sound field

To select a sound field genre

To select a sound field mode

To output a test tone

To adjust the center speakerlevel

To adjust the center speakerlevel

To adjust the rear speaker level

To adjust the rear speaker level

To adjust the subwoofer level

To adjust the subwoofer level

To switch the digital input

To switch the digital input

KEY DISPLAY

POWER

1 - 9, 0

+10

ENTER

TUNER

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 3

CD

DVD

AUX

TAPE

PHONO

TV

BAND

SHIFT

INPUT

MD

5.1 INPUT

F

f

g

G

OK

MENU

RCVR (Receiver/Amplifier)FUNCTION


Keys to use the tuner directly

To select numbers 10 and above


To select the input source:TUNER

To select the input source:VIDEO 1



To select the input source: CD

To select the input source: DVD

To select the input source:AUX

To select the input source:TAPE

To select the input source:PHONO

To select the input source: TV

To select the tuner band

To shift band or preset select


To select the input source: MD

To change the multi-channel of5.1ch and above


To move the cursor downward

To move the cursor to the right



To call up the MENU

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KEY DISPLAY

POWER

1 – 9, 0

+10

ENTER

INFO

m

N

M

TOP MENU

REC*1

x

X

DISPLAY

.

Z*2

>

INPUT

T•

LIST

•t

F

f

g

G

OK

DVDVR (DVR/DVD combo)FUNCTION


Number buttons: To set itemsselected on the screen


To enter a setting or to setitems selected on the screen


To rewind

To play

To fast-forward

To display the Top Menu

To record

To stop

To pause







To call up the title of therecorded program







KEY DISPLAY

EPG

MENU

EXIT

TOOLS

VOLUME +

VOLUME –

CHANNEL +

CHANNEL –

MUTING

RECALL

HDD

DVD

TIMER

SYS_MENU

RECMODE

RECSTOP

RECPAUSE

SUBTITLE

AUDIO

FUNCTION


To call up the MENU



Volume up (TV)

Volume down (TV)

Channel up

Channel down


To select a drive

To select HDD

To select DVD

To go into the timer settingmode

To call up the SYSTEMMENU

To select the recording mode

To stop the recording

To pause the recording


To change the sound



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Continued

KEY DISPLAY

POWER

1 – 9, 0

+10

ENTER

A/B

m

N

M

TOP MENU

REC*1

x

X

DISPLAY

.

Z*2

>

INPUT

T•

SUBTITLE

•t

F

f

g

G

OK

MENU

EXIT

DVD-R (DVD Recorder)FUNCTION




To enter a setting or to setitems selected on the screen

To decide the distancebetween A and B

To rewind

To play

To fast-forward


To record

To stop

To pause














To call up the MENU


KEY DISPLAY

VOLUME +

VOLUME –

CHANNEL +

CHANNEL –

MUTING

RECALL

TIME

SET_UP

TSLOW

SLOWt

REPEAT

PLAYMODE

EDIT

REC_ MODE

DISC

TSEARCH

SEARCHt

FUNCTION

Volume up (TV)

Volume down (TV)

Channel up

Channel down


To select a drive

To change the time display

To call up the setting upmenu

Slow playback in the reversedirection

Slow playback in the forwarddirection



To switch the edit mode toon/off

To change the recordingmode

To change a disc

To search in the reversedirection

To search in the forwarddirection



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KEY DISPLAY

POWER

1 – 9, 0, ENTER

INFO

DISPLAY

FAVORITE

INPUT

F

f

g

G

OK

EPG

MENU

EXIT

TOOLS

VOLUME +

VOLUME –

CHANNEL +

CHANNEL –

MUTING

RECALL

D-CBL (Digital Cable box)FUNCTION





To use the “FAVORITE”function

To switch the output of theSAT receiver to the TV (Whenconnecting a TV cable orantenna to the receiver, theoutput switches between aTV and SAT program)







To call up the MENU

To exit the MENU


Volume up (TV)

Volume down (TV)

Channel up

Channel down



KEY DISPLAY

HOME

VIEWER

ANT/SW

– PAGE

PAGE +

FUNCTION

To return to the home displayfrom any display

To display a drop menu andtoggle to change the user

To switch the antenna input

Page up: +

Page down: –

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Continued

KEY DISPLAY

POWER

1 – 9, 0

+10

ENTER

TUNER

m

N

M

TOP MENU

REC*

x

X

DISPLAY

.

BAND

>

INPUT

T•SUBTITLE

•t

F

f

g

G

OK

MENU

EXIT

DAV (DVD/Receiver combo)FUNCTION





To select the tuner band

To rewind

To play

To fast-forward


To record

To stop

To pause



To select the band











To call up the MENU


KEY DISPLAY

VOLUME +

VOLUME –

CHANNEL +

CHANNEL –

MUTING

D.SKIP

S.FIELD

EJECT

AMP_MENU

MEMORY

FM_MODE

SLEEP

REPEAT

PLAYMODE

AUDIO

FUNCTION

Volume up (DAV)

Volume down (DAV)

Presetting or turningfrequency to a higher: +

Presetting or turningfrequency to a lower: -


To select next disc

To turn on/off the soundfield


To go to the AMP MENU

To preset radio stations

To set the FM mode

To set the sleep timer



To change the sound

* To avoid accidental recording, the REC keydoes not work unless pressed for more than1 second (factory setting).

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KEY DISPLAY

POWER

DISPLAY

INPUT

WIDE

F

f

g

G

OK

VOLUME +

VOLUME –

MUTING

RESET

PJ (Projector)FUNCTION




To switch to the WIDE mode






Volume up (PJ)

Volume down (PJ)


To reset

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Continued

KEY DISPLAY

POWER

1 – 9, 0

ENTER

A/B

m

N

M

REC*

x

X

DISPLAY

.

n

>

VOLUME +

VOLUME –

MUTING

REC_REV

REC_FWD

FADER

TAPE (Cassette deck)FUNCTION


To select the track number


To select a tape deck: Deck Aor B (Dual cassette deck only

To rewind

To play

To fast-forward

To record

To stop

To pause

To show the current playstatus on the display

To search the beginning of atrack in the rewind direction

To reverse

To search the beginning of atrack in the fast-forwarddirection

Volume up (RCVR)

Volume down (RCVR)


To record in the reversedirection

To record in the forwarddirection

To stop after fading out andfade in after starting

KEY DISPLAY

REC_MUTE

– REC_LEVEL

REC_LEVEL +

C.RESET

DOLBY_NR

PROGRAM

C.MEMORY

FUNCTION

Record muting

To make the recording levellower

To make the recording levelhigher

To reset the tape counter

To toggle the Dolby NoiseReduction

To go into the program modeby first pressing, and startprogram play by secondpressing

To switch the positionmemory operation accordingto the tape counter to on/off


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KEY DISPLAY

POWER

1 – 9, 0

+10

ENTER

m

N

M

REC*

x

X

DISPLAY

.

Z

>

CLEAR

D.SKIP

MD (MD deck)FUNCTION


To select the track number (0for the track 10)



To rewind

To play

To fast-forward

To record

To stop

To pause

To show the current playstatus on the display


To eject the disc


To clear the setting

To select the next disc

KEY DISPLAY

VOLUME +

VOLUME –

MUTING

REPEAT

SHUFFLE

PROGRAM

CONTINUE

FADER

CD-SYNC

REC_MODE

FUNCTION

Volume up (RCVR)

Volume down (RCVR)



To play in random order

To use for program play

To select continuous playmode

To select the fade-in/fade-out

To start synchronizing withthe CD

To toggle the recording mode



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KEYDISPLAY

OFF

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

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SCENE14

SCENE15

SCENE16

ALL ON

ALL OFF

ON

OFF

CHANNEL +

CHANNEL –

RECALL

LIGHT

Spacer

Raise

Lower

Toggle

SpacerSystem

OFF

SCENE1

SCENE2

SCENE3

SCENE4

FULL ON

Raise

Lower

GrafikEye

OFF

SCENE1

SCENE2

SCENE3

SCENE4

SCENE5

SCENE6

SCENE7

SCENE8

SCENE9

SCENE10

SCENE11

SCENE12

SCENE13

SCENE14

SCENE15

SCENE16

Raise

Lower

RadioRA

ALL OFF

SCENE1

SCENE2

SCENE3

SCENE4

SCENE5

SCENE6

SCENE7

SCENE8

SCENE9

SCENE10

SCENE11

SCENE12

SCENE13

SCENE14

SCENE15

ALL ON

ALL OFF

Raise

Lower

Home-WorksInterac-tive

MACRO1

MACRO2

MACRO3

MACRO4

MACRO5

MACRO6

MACRO7

MACRO8

MACRO9

MACRO10

MACRO11

MACRO12

MACRO13

MACRO14

MACRO15

MACRO16

X10

OFF

SCENE1

SCENE2

SCENE3

SCENE4

SCENE5

SCENE6

SCENE7

SCENE8

SCENE9

SCENE10

SCENE11

SCENE12

SCENE13

SCENE14

SCENE15

SCENE16

ALL ON

ALL OFF

ON

OFF

Raise

Lower

Lutron

FUNCTION (Key display of other remote commanders)

SivoiaShades

POSITION1

POSITION2

POSITION3

Open

Close

Raise

Lower

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VIDEO 3

TAPE

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DONE

WIDE

MD

DVDREC

D.SKIP

CLEAR

INPUT

SWAP

VIDEO 2

AUX

BAND

FAVORITE

PHONO

DISPLAY MAIN/SUB

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LIST

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Index

AAdjusting

the backlight 34the calibration of the LCD display 39the clock 11, 42the contrast of the LCD display 40the volume 29

Air-Slide 26Alignment 39Audio component 57Automatic-off time

of the backlight 34of the LCD display 37

AX Remote Editorinstalling 16starting up 20using Help 20

BBacklight 9, 32, 34Battery 10, 70Beep 41

CCalibrating the alignment of the

LCD display 39CD-ROM 8, 16Changing

the automatic-off time of thebacklight 34

the automatic-off time of theLCD display 37

the backlight settings 34the beep setting 41the clock setting 42the contrast of the LCD display 40the names of the labels 65the preset codes 45the Timer setting 59the volume 29the volume control setting of

visual components 57the XPRESS macro activation 56

Clearingall the settings (RESET) 68the learned function from a key

or button 49the macro (programmed series of

commands) 54the Timer macro 64

Clock 11, 42, 59Code list 45COMMANDER OFF button 9Component

changing the name of acomponent 65

default components list 13operating non-preset

components (Learn) 47operating the components 21preset functions of each

components 76setting the preset codes for

your components 45setting the volume control of

visual components 57synchronizing the status of the

component 25COMPONENT button 8, 27Connecting the Remote

Commander to your PC 19Contrast 40

DDefault settings

Air-Slide list 26Backlight 32Components list 13Controlling the volume of visual

components 57Erasing all the settings (Reset) 68Preset functions of each components 76XPRESS list 21

DS_TIME (Daylight savings time) 11, 43

Continued

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EErasing

all the settings (RESET) 68the learned function from a key

or button 49the macro (programmed series of

commands) 54the Timer macro 64

FFactory settings

Air-Slide list 26Backlight 32Components list 13Controlling the volume of visual

components 57Erasing all the settings (Reset) 68Preset functions of each components 76XPRESS list 21

HHelp 20Hold function 33

IInstalling

the AX Remote Editor 16the batteries 10the USB driver 17

LLabel 65LCD display

calibrating the alignment 39default backlight settings 32full display 92setting the automatic-off time 37setting the backlight 34setting the contrast 40

Learning function 47LIGHT button 9, 32Location and function of controls 8Locking the controls (Hold function) 33

MMacro

System Control macro 31, 51Timer macro 29, 59XPRESS macro activation 56

MORE button 9, 31MUTING button 9, 29

OOn-PC Setup

connecting the Remote Commander 19installing the AX Remote Editor 16installing the USB driver 17operating the XPRESS function 23setting procedure 14starting up AX Remote Editor 20using AX Remote Editor Help 20ways to make settings for the Remote

Commander 13On-Remote Setup

operating the XPRESS function 24setting by On-Remote Setup 45setting procedure 15ways to make settings for the Remote

Commander 13

P, RPC

connecting the Remote Commander 19installing the AX Remote Editor 16installing the USB driver 17On-PC Setup 14starting up AX Remote Editor 20using AX Remote Editor Help 20

Preset codes 45Preset functions 76Programming a series of commands

(macro)System Control macro 51Timer macro 59

Reset 68

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SSetting

the automatic-off time of thebacklight 34

the automatic-off time of theLCD display 37

the backlight 34the beep 41the calibration of the LCD display 39the clock 11, 42the contrast of the LCD display 40the names of the labels 65the preset codes 45the System Control macro 51the Timer 59the volume 29the volume control of visual

components 57the XPRESS macro activation 56

Specifications 70Starting up AX Remote Editor 20STD_TIME (Standard time) 11, 43SYNC-UP button 9, 25SYSTEM CONTROL buttons 9, 31, 51System Control function

clearing the System Control macro 54executing the System Control macro 31programming the System Control

macro 51System Control keys 9, 31, 51System requirements 16

TTIMER button 9, 29Timer function

clearing the Timer macro 64executing the Timer 29setting the Timer 59

Troubleshooting 71

UUnit Settings 34USB driver 17USB mini cable 8, 18, 19

VVisual components 57Volume 29, 57VOLUME +/– buttons 9, 29

XXPRESS button 9, 22XPRESS function

changing the name of the XPRESSfunction 65

default XPRESS list 21operating the XPRESS function 22overview 21perform an easy action “Air-Slide” for

XPRESS function 26setting the XPRESS macro activation 56

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